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Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 2 · Questions

1. When was Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire born?
2. When did Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire die?
3. What is the primary residences?
4. What is the key diplomatic posts?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

English Reformation
Dynastic Marriage
Order of the Garter
Succession Crisis

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

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1. When was Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire born?Circa 1477
2. When did Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire die?March 12, 1539
3. What is the primary residences?Hever Castle, Kent
4. What is the key diplomatic posts?Ambassador to Burgundy, Ambassador to France

English Reformation: The 16th-century split of the Church of England from the authority of the Pope in Rome.
Dynastic Marriage: A marriage arranged primarily to strengthen political alliances between ruling families or nations.
Order of the Garter: The highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom, founded by Edward III in 1348.
Succession Crisis: A situation where the rightful heir to a throne is unclear or disputed, leading to instability.