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.
Sir James Boleyn | |
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Died | 1561 |
Occupation | Courtier |
Spouse | Elizabeth Wood |
Parent(s) | Sir William Boleyn Margaret Butler |
Relatives | Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire (brother) Anne Boleyn (niece) Elizabeth I of England (grand-niece) |
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