Anne was the daughter of Thomas Boleyn (later Earl of Wiltshire), and his wife, Elizabeth Howard, and was educated in the Netherlands and France.
Anne Boleyn (born 1507?—died , London, England) was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.
Anne Boleyn (c. 1501-1536) was the second wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547). Anne, sometimes known as 'Anne of a Thousand Days' in reference to her short reign as queen, was accused of adultery and executed in the Tower of London in May 1536.
Anne Boleyn (c.1500-1536) is one of the most intriguing figures in British history. Her love-match with Henry VIII and her subsequent execution at the Tower of London after only three years of marriage have inspired dozens of books and films.
Anne Boleyn is the most famous of Henry VIII's six wives, queen of England from 1533 to 1536. Did you know that she nearly died of the sweating sickness, and was the second cousin of Jane Seymour, who became the king's third wife after Anne Boleyn's execution?
Explore Anne Boleyn’s life, rise and fall, key dates, and historic sites across England—Hever Castle, the Tower, Hampton Court, and more.
The legend of Anne Boleyn always includes a sixth finger and a large mole or goiter on her neck. However, one would have to wonder if a woman with these oddities (not to mention the numerous other moles and warts she was said to have) would be so captivating to the king.
Read our review of Anne Boleyn: The Musical here. The story is well known of how Anne boldly schemed to become Henry’s second wife, and in doing so precipitated religious turmoil that divided the country for generations to come. Yet, she has always been the most enigmatic of the king’s six wives.