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short description of Anne Boleyn

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Anne Boleyn (c. 1501-1536) was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I. A member of the English aristocracy, she played a pivotal role in the English Reformation by challenging the Catholic Church's authority. Her marriage to Henry, which led to the Church of England's break from the Roman Catholic Church, was marked by political intrigue, passion, and controversy. Despite her initial ascent to queen consort, Anne fell out of favor and was executed for alleged treason, adultery, and witchcraft. Her legacy endures through her daughter Elizabeth's reign and her dramatic life story.