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Mary Boleyn, also known as Lady Mary, (c. 1499 – 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.
Mary Boleyn was one of Henry VIII’s mistresses. As a product of their affair, Mary is rumoured to have borne King Henry VIII two children, although none were recognised as the king’s or afforded ‘royal bastard’ status and privilege.
Apr 22, 2023 · While her sister Anne was married to King Henry VIII of England, Mary Boleyn not only had an affair with him, she may have also bore him two children.
Nov 17, 2019 · Mary Boleyn (ca. 1499/1500–July 19, 1543) was a courtier and noblewoman at the court of Henry VIII of England. She was one of the king’s earlier mistresses before being supplanted by her sister Anne and marrying a soldier with little income.
Jan 31, 2015 · Mary Boleyn was the sister of King Henry VIII’s second wife, the infamous Anne Boleyn. But she was also the king’s mistress before her sister’s ascendancy. She may also have given birth to his son. Information about the life of Mary Boleyn is sketchy at best.
Feb 7, 2014 · Mary Boleyn is a shadowy figure and although she has been the subject of biographies, novels and movies, very little is actually known about her. Although she is often portrayed as Henry VIII’s favourite mistress or the Boleyn woman he really loved, we actually have no details at all about the King’s affair with Mary.
Feb 17, 2011 · Mary Boleyn enjoyed a royal fling with Henry VIII before her younger sister Anne moved into the limelight. Alison Plowden reveals the little-known story of a fascinating figure.
Oct 12, 2020 · Mary Boleyn is best-known as the sister of Anne Boleyn, who spurred Henry VIII to end his first marriage and break with Rome to become his second queen. Yet Anne was not the first Boleyn to catch the eye of the king.
Oct 12, 2011 · Anne Boleyn's story is well-known; the queen of England, and second wife of Henry VIII, was beheaded after being charged with treason, incest and adultery. But her sister, Mary, has largely...
Aug 9, 2021 · In 1519, Mary returned to England when she was appointed a maid-of-honour to Catherine of Aragon, the queen consort of Henry VIII. Soon after her return, she married wealthy and influential...
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