5 So-Called "Sluts" Who Made History

By All That's Interesting | Edited By John Kuroski

Published February 3, 2017

Updated February 10, 2017

Anne Boleyn

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Although he was already married to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn’s charm made her a prime target for King Henry VIII’s affection. His infatuation could not be shaken and he set out to defy the Catholic Church’s policy against divorce so that he could legally sever his relationship with Catherine and marry Boleyn instead.

Boleyn, who never intended to become a mistress to King Henry VIII and never meant to be the object of a kingdom’s scorn, made history when the King of England split his kingdom to make her his queen.

Henry VIII formed the Church of England, and made himself its head. Meanwhile, Roman Catholics of the time despised the new queen and pledged their continued loyalty to Catherine of Aragon.

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.

5 So-Called “Sluts” Who Made History

Anne Boleyn