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Was Mary Boleyn’s second marriage approved by her family?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Her sister approved

  • Her father approved

Answer

Mary Boleyn's second marriage was not approved by her family because it was to William Stafford, a commoner and a knight. Mary's family had hoped she would marry someone more important and influential.
The Enigmatic Mary Boleyn: Unraveling the History of an English Noblewoman

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