The fall of Anne Boleyn (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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How long was Anne Boleyn queen?
How long was Anne Boleyn queen?
Three years (1533-1536)
Where was Anne Boleyn executed?
Where was Anne Boleyn executed?
Tower of London
Month & year of Anne Boleyn's execution
Month & year of Anne Boleyn's execution
May 1536
Who orchestrated Anne Boleyn's downfall?
Who orchestrated Anne Boleyn's downfall?
Thomas Cromwell
Child Anne Boleyn gave birth to in Sept 1533
Child Anne Boleyn gave birth to in Sept 1533
Princess Elizabeth
Who was Henry VIII infatuated with by 1536?
Who was Henry VIII infatuated with by 1536?
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour's position at court
Jane Seymour's position at court
One of Anne's ladies-in-waiting
What charges did Anne Boleyn face?
What charges did Anne Boleyn face?
Adultery and treason
Court musician accused alongside Anne
Court musician accused alongside Anne
Mark Smeaton
Anne's relative accused with her
Anne's relative accused with her
Her brother, George Boleyn
Only alleged lover to confess
Only alleged lover to confess
Mark Smeaton (under torture)
Method Cromwell used to extract confessions
Method Cromwell used to extract confessions
Torture
Why did Henry want Anne removed?
Why did Henry want Anne removed?
She failed to provide a male heir
Cromwell's former master
Cromwell's former master
Cardinal Wolsey
Method of Anne Boleyn's execution
Method of Anne Boleyn's execution
Sword by French swordsman