Anne Boleyn was approximately 30 years old when she married Henry VIII in January 1533. Her exact birth year is not definitively recorded, but it is generally accepted that she was born around 1501. The marriage played a pivotal role in English history, as it led to the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England.
At the time of their marriage, Anne was a widow, having been previously married to Henry Percy, though that marriage was never officially recognized. Her marriage to Henry VIII was controversial, as it was conducted while he was still married to Catherine of Aragon. The union between Anne and Henry eventually resulted in the birth of Elizabeth I, who became one of England’s most famous monarchs.