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Boleyn

American  
[bool-in, boo-lin] / ˈbʊl ɪn, bʊˈlɪn /

noun

  1. Anne, 1507–36, second wife of Henry VIII of England: mother of Queen Elizabeth I.


Boleyn British  
/ ˈbʊlɪn, bʊˈlɪn /

noun

  1. Anne . 1507–36, second wife of Henry VIII of England; mother of Elizabeth I. She was executed on a charge of adultery

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Infrared images have revealed that an artist who painted Anne Boleyn deviated from an approved design for portraits of the Tudor queen.

From BBC

I had read historical novels before, like “The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Gregory, which is a really great entry point into history but in a light way.

From Los Angeles Times

Set in the court of Henry VIII, “Queen B” follows Lady Grace Fairfax as she seeks the traitors who betrayed Anne Boleyn.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "Thanks to my mum and dad, Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII."

From BBC

He added: "Thanks to my mum and dad, Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII."

From BBC