Anne Boleyn, the emblem of greed and the struggle for power, inspired a revolution in 16th century England that forever changed its religious and political face. What began as a love story defined England's future as the only Protestant country in Europe. Anne's date of birth is not exactly known, nor is her place of birth. It was said that it was insignificant and unimportant to record such dates and places. Eventually her name was soon remembered because, being the daughter of a rather noble family, she had to take her place as lady-in-waiting as it was a tradition for most Tudor noble families. Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary were both sent to France in their early teens to complete their education as ladies-in-waiting at the French court. During her first years in France Anne Boleyn acquired the sophistication and elegance of the French court. He also acquired a taste for beautiful and elegant clothes. Anne Boleyn returned to England after 7 years in France where she was also taught music, dance and poetry. Anne Boleyn took her position and joined her sister Mary Boleyn at the English royal court as lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon. In 1525, King Henry VIII had an affair with his married sister, Mary Boleyn. It was a brief affair during which Henry's attention was drawn to Anne Boleyn. On 4 March 1526, Mary Boleyn gave birth to a son, named Henry, widely believed to be the son of King Henry VIII, although he was not recognized as such. Although Henry turned his attention to Anne Boleyn, she did not fall in love with Henry VIII as quickly as he with her. Anna had seen how her sister Mary had surrendered to the king and was quickly discarded (“Tudor” 2). Anne had no intention of making this mistake. He did it to... half of the paper... the other four were beheaded. Two days later Anna was also beheaded (“Bolena” n.pg.). She was beheaded by a skilled man, brought from France (“Queen” 3). As she was taken to the square, she made a speech to the watching crowd: After being blindfolded and kneeling before the block, she repeated several times: «To Jesus Christ I commend my soul; Lord Jesus, receive my soul” (Lofts 178-179). Anne Boleyn is probably the most historically significant of all six wives of King Henry VIII. She lived the roller coaster life experienced by all of King Henry VIII's women. She worked her way to the top of the social ladder without knowing what the future held for her, enjoying it all the while. Then everything collapsed when she was unable to have a male heir, being punished by death. Anne Boleyn will always be known as the most memorable and controversial of Henry VIII's wives.