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Anne Boleyn Miscarries Male Child

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1536

Anne Boleyn29 January 1536

Greenwich · House / House of Tudor

Anne miscarries a male fetus, a severe dynastic setback that weakens her position because Henry still lacks a surviving legitimate son.

Names involved

Anne Boleyn

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