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George Boleyn Arrest

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

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1536Date range
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Chronological records

1536

George Boleyn Viscount Rochford2 May 1536

Whitehall Palace · House / House of Tudor

George Boleyn is arrested and imprisoned in the Tower as accusations against the queen expand to include incest and conspiracy against Henry VIII.

Names involved

George Boleyn Viscount Rochford

Provenance

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