Boleyn, Mary (d. 1543)

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Boleyn, Mary (d. 1543)

Sister of Anne Boleyn. Name variations: Mary Carey; Mary Stafford. Died July 19, 1543; dau. of Thomas Boleyn, earl of Wiltshire, and Elizabeth Howard; m. William Carey (gentleman of the privvy), Jan 31, 1521; m. William Stafford; children: (1st m.) Henry Carey (c. 1524–1596), 1st baron Hunsdon; Catherine Carey (1529–1569, who was chief lady of the bedchamber).

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