Sir Thomas Boleyn Historical Profile
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The History of Sir Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire 1477 - 1538/9 (aged 61/62) | Only known image |
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Read more: <a class="external" href="http://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/5968/sir-thomas-boleyn-father-of-anne-boleyn/#ixzz1oue21VhR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/5968/sir-thomas-boleyn-father-of-anne-boleyn/#ixzz1oue21VhR</a> | Unknown Man c.1525 Some have speculated that this is Thomas Boleyn This portrait at one time was identified as Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire & Ormonde but has since been re-identified as James Butler, Earl of Ormonde |
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Brass at St. Peter's, Hever, Kent Only authenticated likeness (Holbein drawing of man with a red cap, labelled, 'Ormonde', is no longer believed to be of Sir Thomas Boleyn) | Brass inscription on the tomb of Sir Thomas Bullen. The capital Roman lettering and framing of the inscription are unique. Monumental brass of Sir Thomas Bullen, father of Queen Anne Boleyn. It depicts the full robes and insignia of a Knight of the Garter, including the badge on his left breast and garter around the left knee. The brass is considered one of the finest in England. . |
St. Peter's Church, Hever, Kent. Situated close to Hever Castle. The church includes the Bullen (Boleyn) chapel built in c. 1465 where Sir Thomas Boleyn is buried | |
Hever Castle -The Boleyn Family Home |
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