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| born c. 1499 - died July 19, 1543 Character's backstory: famous for being the mistress of two kings, Francis I and Henry VIII. When she was still a young girl, her father secured her a position as a maid of honor to Mary Tudor in 1514 when she was to journey to France to become the wife of Louis XII. Mary remained in Paris after the wedding and stayed at court until she was recalled in 1519. There were rumours at the time that the reason Mary's family recalled her home was due to her numerous scandalous affairs with various men at the French court (although these were exaggerated). Mary was wed to Sir William Carey, a wealthy courtier, in 1520, a match arranged by their two families. Gentility: daughter of Sir Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire, and Lady Elizabeth Howard, daughter of the 2nd Duke of Norfolk Position: maid of honor to Princess Mary Tudor, Lady in Waiting to Queen Katherine of Aragon Personality type: flirtatious, scandal seems to follow her where ever she goes Signature look: typical of Tudor beauties (blonde, blue eyed, fair skinned) Endearing trait(s): probably married her second husband out of love despite her family disowning her as a result Annoying trait(s): Nicknames: "The English Mare" - Francis I, King of France |  |
CHARACTER CONNECTIONSFamily members: (Many famous historical figures claim Mary as an ancestor, including Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill, and Princess Diana.) Father: Sir Thomas Boleyn Mother: Lady Elizabeth Howard Brother: Sir George Boleyn Sister: Anne Boleyn Romance(s): mistress to King Francis I and King Henry VIII wife to Sir William Carey (1520 - 1528 his death) wife to William Stafford (1534 - 1543 her death) - Because Stafford was a commoner with no rank and small income, most historians believe their union to have been a love match. When the marriage was discovered, Mary's family disowned her for marrying beneath her station and the couple was banished from the Court by Queen Anne. When their financial straits became clear, Anne did sent them a gift of a gold cup and some money but refused to bring her back to court. Children: Son: Henry Carey Daughter: Catherine Carey Son: (with Stafford) Daughter: Anne Stafford Friends: Anne Boleyn George Boleyn Enemies: | Scandals: At some point after her marriage she began her infamous affair with King Henry VIII while she was at court, but it is not entirely clear when or how long the affair lasted. What is certain is that although temporary, Mary's affair with the King of England was a catalyst for her family's track to wealth and prominence. In 1525, her father was created Viscount Rochford, which was probably due to her influence not her sister Anne's. It is thought that her affair with the king ended well before the birth of her eldest child, Henry Carey, therefore, many historians are doubtful that Mary bore the offspring of the King Henry. In 1528, Sir William died from sweating sickness, leaving Mary and their two children in considerable debt. At first, no one offered Mary any assistance, not even her father Thomas Boleyn. It was her sister, Anne, who would come to her rescue by securing Mary a pension of 100 pounds a year and allowing Henry Carey to attend school at a Cistercian Monastery where he was tutored by Nicholas Bourbon, who was saved from the French Inquisition by Anne Boleyn's intervention. Mary accompanied her sister Anne to Calais in 1532 when she was presented to Francis I formally as the fiance of King Henry. After her sister's coronation, Mary again shocked her family with scandal by secretly marrying William Stafford, a commoner, in 1534. Mary's family disowned her for this and Anne refused to allow her sister to return to court. Mary did not visit her sister or brother when they were imprisoned in the Tower in 1536. It is not known if she ever saw her father or mother before their deaths. Mary, as sole heir, inherited some of the Boleyn estates in Essex and died in her early forties in 1543. |
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 Princess Elizabeth ( Mary's neice) is baptised by Thomas Cranmer |  Mary is banished from court for marrying beneath her station. |
 Sir William Carey - Mary's 1st husband |  Henry Carey, first Baron Hunsdon Mary Boleyn's eldest son with her first husband He enjoyed substantial favor from his cousin, Queen Elizabeth I |
