Was Anne Boleyn actually innocent or guilty? It is one of the most frequent topics of debate when thinking of Anne Boleyn. A number of historians have tried to unearth the real story behind Boleyn’s execution on the 19th of May, 1536, where she was charged with incest, treason, and adultery. While different historians have discovered different facts, the story of Anne Boleyn still remains a topic of debate to date.
Had the relationship of Anne and King Henry VIII gone to the point of terminal decline? Was Anne actually guilty of all the charges against her? Was Thomas Cromwell the reason behind the demise of Anne Boleyn? While a number of questions still arise in the minds of historians, there is only limited evidence to support conclusions either way.
Let’s take a close look at the story of Anne Boleyn and explore whether she was actually guilty or innocent.
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