Anne Boleyn

As the second wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn was also mother to his famous heir, Queen Elizabeth I. At first, Henry was so in love with Anne that he was willing to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, leading to a schism with the Catholic Church and the English Reformation. When she failed to produce a male heir, however, Henry's love waned. He had her tried for adultery and treason, and Anne was executed. Fast Facts:

1. Anne's sister Mary Boleyn was also Henry VIII's mistress.

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