Anne Boleyn: Her Life, Her Legacy, Her Story

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3rd April 1538 – The Death of Elizabeth Boleyn

On this day in 1538, Elizabeth Boleyn passed away.  Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire, was the approximate age of sixty-two at the time of her passing. Her...

The Heir Who Never Was: Arthur Tudor

When we think of the Tudors, Henry VIII and his six wives immediately come to mind. His break from Rome, the English Reformation, and the establishment of the Church of...

2nd April 1536 – John Skip Preaches a Controversial Sermon

On this day in 1536, John Skip, Anne Boleyn’s almoner, delivered a bold and controversial sermon.  The sermon followed a disagreement between Anne Boleyn and Thomas...

2nd April 1502 – The Death of Arthur Tudor

On this day in 1502, Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales and heir to the English throne, died at just 15 years old, altering the course of English history forever.  Born...

24th March 1603 – The Death of Queen Elizabeth I

On this day in 1603, Queen Elizabeth I passed away. At 69 years old, she had ruled England for an extraordinary 45 years, bringing stability after the turmoil of her...

18th March 1554 – Elizabeth is taken to the Tower

On this day in 1554, Elizabeth Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was imprisoned in the Tower of London under suspicion of treason. She was just twenty...

12th March 1539 – The Death of Thomas Boleyn

On this day in 1539, Thomas Boleyn – father of Mary, Anne, and George Boleyn – died. Who Was Thomas Boleyn? Born in 1477, Thomas Boleyn was a skilled courtier...

Mary Boleyn: Henry VIII’s Forgotten Mistress?

Mary Boleyn is often remembered as “the other Boleyn girl” – the sister overshadowed by Anne’s dramatic rise and fall. However, she had her own connection to Henry...

4th March 1522 – Anne Boleyn Makes Her Debut

On this day in 1522, Anne Boleyn made her debut at the English court in a grand spectacle of pageantry and performance. She took part in The Château Vert, a lavish...