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Mary Boleyn, also known as Lady Mary, (c. 1499 – 19 July 1543) was the sister of English queen consort Anne Boleyn, whose family enjoyed considerable influence during the reign of King Henry VIII. Mary was one of the mistresses of Henry VIII for an unknown period.
Jan 31, 2015 · Learn about the life and affair of Mary Boleyn, the sister of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII's mistress. See her portrait and find out if she gave birth to his son.
After Hundreds of Years, Unknown Woman in Tudor Portrait Identified as Mary Boleyn. New evidence suggests the painting depicts Anne Boleyn’s older sister, the one-time mistress of Henry VIII
Aug 15, 2020 · A painting in the Royal Collection previously known only as Portrait of a Woman has been identified as a portrait of Mary Boleyn, older sister of Anne Boleyn and mistress of her future husband Henry VIII.
Feb 10, 2012 · One portrait of Mary, although it is of doubtful authenticity [the Hever Castle portrait] shows her to have a rounder and softer face than that of her sister.
Jun 8, 2020 · A portrait of Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn, has been confirmed as the sitter of an unlabelled painting in the Royal Collection. The portrait, which hangs at Hever Castle, Mary's childhood home, was once part of a set of 17th century "Beauties" at Windsor Castle.
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Portrait of Mary Boleyn, one of Henry VIII's mistresses. She was known to be very beautiful by both the English and French courts. The mistresses of Henry VIII included many notable women between 1509 and 1536. They have been the subject of biographies, novels and films.
