Surprising Intimate Facts About Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s Second Queen

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The Courtship of Anne Boleyn, by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1846) Smithsonian American Art Museum (CC0)

Surprising Intimate Facts About Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s Second Queen

Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, is a historical figure that has captured the imagination of people for centuries. Her story is filled with drama, intrigue, and tragedy, and her influence on the course of English history is undeniable. While many people may be familiar with the basic details of her life, there are numerous surprising facts and lesser-known aspects of her story that provide a fresh perspective on one of history's most fascinating women.

Anne Boleyn, depicting her deer hunting with King Henry VIII by William Powell Frith (1903) (Public Domain)

Anne Boleyn, depicting her deer hunting with King Henry VIII by William Powell Frith (1903) (Public Domain)

Anne – The Actress

Anne did not play the role of ‘Perseverance’ in the Château Vert pageant. In March 1522 Anne, recently returned from France - where she spent seven years in the household of Claude de Valois, French queen consort - the “fresh young demoiselle”, as she was dubbed by one observer, made a debut at the English court during the Chateau Vert pageant.


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