The Boleyn Formula: How to Identify, Marry, and Migrate to Elite Status in the Tudor Era

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The story of Geoffrey Boleyn, a 15th-century Englishman, is intertwined with the rise of the Tudor dynasty. Born in 1405 in Norfolk, Geoffrey rose through the ranks of London society, becoming a prominent figure in the Mercer's Company and eventually serving as Lord Mayor of London. His strategic marriages and diplomatic skills earned him favor with King Henry VIII, who knighted him and appointed him to various positions. Geoffrey's family, including his sons William and Thomas, continued to thrive under the Tudor regime, with Thomas becoming a key advisor to Henry VIII and his daughter Anne eventually becoming the second wife of the king. The Boleyn family's story is a testament to the complex and often treacherous world of Tudor England, where loyalty, power, and influence were constantly at play.