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Six wives | 2. Anne Boleyn

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Anne's Execution Date

Dawn broke on the 19th of May, 1536. Anne's execution date had finally arrived. 2,000 people have gathered to watch her die. She holds herself with incredible dignity and composure. And she doesn't flinch when a man strikes her head off her shoulders. I think this is one of her finest performances.

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