Henry Percy

Understanding Anne Boleyn

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I've read several books on the subject of Anne Boleyn - each are very similar with slightly varying take of her, and each I have read with an open mind. It is important for me to understand who she was as a person, whether or not she loved Henry or power, and what is her legacy. Understanding Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn was the daughter of Thomas Boleyn and Elizabeth Howard - the fact that her mother came from the very noble Howard family was impressive, but the fact that it [More]

Love Letters from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn

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From these love letters we should be able to determine whether Henry VIII was infatuated with the idea Anne Boleyn, or if he was actually head over heels in love with her. Something to keep in mind is the fact that Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey had broken up Anne and Henry Percy - they had decided to marry and when they asked permission of Wolsey he had to inform them that they could not wed. Why? Henry VIII's feelings towards Anne - he was already interested in her and [More]

Henry Percy: The Man Who Loved Anne Boleyn

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Who Was Henry Percy? Henry Percy was born circa 1502 to Catherine Spencer and her husband, Henry Percy, 5th Earl of Northumberland in Nottingham, England. At a young age he was sent to be a page in Thomas Wolsey's household. Around 1516 Henry Percy was fated (had a precontract) to wed Mary Talbot, daughter of George Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury. In 1519 Henry was knighted. Betrothal to Anne Boleyn Sometime after her arrival to court in 1522 Henry Percy fe [More]