James Boleyn

Sir James Boleyn (died 1561) was a courtier in the reign of Henry VIII of England and chancellor of the household of his niece, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII. He was thus the grand-uncle of Elizabeth I. James was the son of Sir William Boleyn and his wife, Margaret Butler. His eldest brother was Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire.

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James Boleyn
Died1561
OccupationCourtier
SpouseElizabeth Wood
Parent(s)Sir William Boleyn
Margaret Butler
RelativesThomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire (brother)
Anne Boleyn (niece)
Elizabeth I of England (grand-niece)
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