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Anne Boleyn

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  • Period: 1501 to 1507

    Birth

    Anne Boleyn was born in Norfolk to Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire and Lady Elizabeth Howard around July 1501-1507. She was the middle child of three children.
  • Mar 4, 1522

    Debut at Court

    After being recalled from France, where she was a lady in waiting to Queen Claude, Boleyn made her debut at Henry XIII's court in a dance, charming many of the attendees.
  • 1526

    The Courtship Begins

    Boleyn captures the attention of Henry XIII and he pursues her, despite being married to Catherine of Aragon.
  • 1531

    Aragon is banished and Boleyn moves in

    Henry XIII banished his first wife, Catherine of Aragon and gave all her rooms to Boleyn, who was not yet married to Henry XIII.
  • Period: Nov 14, 1532 to May 28, 1533

    Marriage to the King

    Boleyn married Henry XIII on November 14, 1532 in a secret ceremony. They had another ceremony on January 25, 1533. Their marriage was not declared valid until May 28, 1533.
  • Sep 7, 1533

    Birth of a Daughter

    Boleyn gave birth to Elizabeth I of England. She would go on to be one of the greatest rulers in England.
  • May 2, 1536

    Arrested

    Boleyn was arrested in London on the charges of adultery, incest and high treason along with her alleged lovers, which included her younger brother, George Boleyn.
  • May 19, 1536

    Beheaded

    Boleyn was executed by a French swordsman, hired by Henry XIII. It is believed her charges were false, made by Thomas Cromwell due to her disagreements with him and her not bearing a son.