George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford

English courtier and nobleman (1504-1536); brother of Anne Boleyn
Person human Q347133
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Summary

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford is a human[1]. Born in Blickling Hall[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1504[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 17, 1536[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #6,149 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's place of birth was Blickling Hall[2].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford died in London[4].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford was born on April 23, 1504[3].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford died on May 17, 1536[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[10].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's father was Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire[11].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's mother was Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire[12].
  • Among George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's spouses was Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford[13].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • English was George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's native language[15].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford worked as a diplomat[6].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's professions included politician[7].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[16].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford held the position of Master of the Buckhounds[17].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford is recorded as male[19].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's family is recorded as Boleyn family[21].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's noble title is recorded as Viscount Rochford[22].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[23].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's family name is recorded as Boleyn[24].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[26].
  • George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's place of birth was Blickling Hall[2]. He was born on April 23, 1504[3]. His father was Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire[12]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. Positions held include Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[16] and Master of the Buckhounds[17], a position[28].

Recognition

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford was married to Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford[13].

Death and Burial

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford died on May 17, 1536[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[23]. He is buried at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[10].

Why It Matters

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #6,149 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford born?

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's place of birth was Blickling Hall[2].

Where did George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford die?

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford passed away in London[4].

Who were George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's parents?

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's father was Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire[11]. George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's mother was Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire[12].

Who was George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford married to?

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford's spouses include Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford[13].

What did George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford do for work?

George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

What awards did George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · BobEsponja1002 · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1504-04-23T00:00:00Z
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