Anne Bullen

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A scene from Henry VIII, with Lyn Harding (right) in the title role and Willette Kershaw as Anne Bullen.

Anne Bullen

fictional character

Also known as: Anne Boleyn, Queen Anne

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Henry VIII
…becomes enamoured of the beautiful Anne Bullen (Boleyn) and, concerned over his lack of a male heir, expresses doubts about the validity of his marriage to Katharine, his brother’s widow. Separately, Anne, though reluctant to supplant the queen, accepts the king’s proposal. Wolsey tries to extend his power over the…
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…becomes enamoured of the beautiful Anne Bullen (Boleyn) and, concerned over his lack of a male heir, expresses doubts about the validity of his marriage to Katharine, his brother’s widow. Separately, Anne, though reluctant to supplant the queen, accepts the king’s proposal. Wolsey tries to extend his power over the…
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