Jane’s date of birth remains unknown although the most probable date seems to be c. Jane was related to King Henry VIII and therefore her family was politically active, respected and well-connected at the court. She was born as Jane Parker, daughter of Henry Parker, 10th Baron Morley and Alice St John. My article is also a guest post on the blog On the Tudor Trail In today’s article I will take a closer look at Jane and her involvement in the Boleyn’s downfall. I must admit – Jane Boleyn is one of those historic characters that I feel especially drawn to. Through centuries she was perceived as a wicked wife who provided a false testimony against her husband and his sister. Lady Rochford remains a mysterious and controversial historic figure. On this day in history 13 February 1542 Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, widow of George Boleyn and former sister-in-law of ill-fated Queen Anne Boleyn, was executed along fifth wife of Henry VIII, teenage Catherine Howard.
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