Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire
(c. 1477–1539)
BIRTH
c. 1477
PLACE
Blickling, Norfolk, England (probable)
DEATH
March 12, 1539
PLACE
Hever Castle, Kent, England
FAMILY
WIFE
Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire
(c. 1480–1538)
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Thomas Boleyn, first Earl of Wiltshire, was an English courtier and diplomat and father of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII. He married Elizabeth Howard; their three surviving children were Mary, Anne and George.
EARLY LIFE
He served Henry VIII as a courtier, diplomat and administrator.
CAREER
DEATH
After the executions of his children Anne and George in 1536, Thomas Boleyn continued to live at Hever Castle. He died there on March 12, 1539, and was buried at St Peter's Church beside the castle, where his memorial brass survives.
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