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10:53 am
June 7, 2011
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I went to Wells for the weekend, which is a historical city in Somerset, England. I lived there for 9 years but never noticed the grave of Thomas Boleyn in the Cathedral. Obviously its not Anne's father, but could he be a relation? I haven't been able to find any more information on him, other than about the grave.
The tomb is on find a grave… http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-…..d=21018412
"It is however but Justice, & my Duty to declre that this amiable Woman was entirely innocent of the Crimes with which she was accused, of which her Beauty, her Elegance, & her Sprightliness were sufficient proofs..." Jane Austen.
11:14 am
May 16, 2011
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Another Thomas Boleyn?… Did Anne's father have brothers or something?
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11:54 am
November 18, 2010
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Given the date when this Thomas was a precentor of Wells (1451-1472) then possibly an uncle/great-uncle/distant cousin or even no relative at all.
RIP you need it agter getting your children killed for you own advancement.
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Added: Oct. 2, 2008
Made me laugh…..
Eta I've been to Wells before. It's a lovely place to spend a day.
It's always bunnies.
12:10 pm
February 24, 2010
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Thomas Boleyn (can’t find dates) was our Thomas’ great grandfather.
His son-Geoffrey 1406-1463
GB son was William 1451-1505
William is Thomas’ father
But who this guy is I don't know!
12:21 pm
February 24, 2010
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Sir William Boleyn was heir to his elder brother Thomas 1471/2.
5:49 pm
November 18, 2010
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Could be this guy..Thomas Boleyn
The great grand-uncle of Anne which makes him the son of Sir Jeffrey and the brother of Sir Jeffrey Boleyn the Lord Mayor of London.
It's always bunnies.
5:55 pm
April 11, 2011
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As far as I can find out he would appear to be the same Thomas Boleyn who was the 7th master of Gonville and Caius college (see page 27 in history of same), as well as being precentor of Wells. Both posts being held until 1472. He was therefore brother to the Mayor of London and great-great-uncle to Anne (as reported in the history of Gonville and Caius). I will try to find out more (or indeed if this is accurate), in the meantime I hope this is of some help.
5:57 pm
April 11, 2011
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Anyanka, Looks like we were posting at the same time, so yes, it would seem we both have the right man (although unknown on the grave markings, 1472 is the reported year of his death in the history of Gonville and Caius)! Page 27 is contained in another version of the college history and seems to verify more clearly that he is the Thomas Boleyn we seek.
6:27 pm
November 18, 2010
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yes Neil, though it seems strange the elder brother went into the church unless there was another brother who has been lost to history.
This Thomas is described as being a minor at the death of his father.
It's always bunnies.
6:38 pm
April 11, 2011
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He is classed as Dr.Thomas Boleyn during a brief history of his life as contained in A History Of Gonville And Caius College By Christopher Nugent Lawrence Brooke (page 27 – Building Gonville Court).
