Anne Boleyn, the embodiment of greed and the struggle for power, inspired a revolution in 16th-century England that forever changed its religious and political face. What began as a love affair defined England's future as the only Protestant country in Europe. Anne's date of birth is not precisely known, nor her place of birth. She was said to be insignificant and unimportant for recording such dates and places. Eventually her name was quickly recorded as, as the daughter of a somewhat noble family, she was expected to take her place as lady-in-waiting as this was a tradition for most Tudor noble families. Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary were both sent to France in their early teens to complete their studies as ladies-in-waiting at the French court. During her early years in France, Anne Boleyn acquired the sophistication and elegance of the French court. She also acquired her taste for beautiful and elegant clothes. Anne Boleyn returned to England after 7 years in France where she also learned music, dance and poetry. Anne Boleyn took up a position and joined her sister Mary Boleyn at the English royal court as lady-in-waiting to Queen Katharine of Aragon. In 1525, King Henry VIII had an affair with his married sister, Mary Boleyn. It was a short adventure during which Henry's attention was drawn to Anne Boleyn. On March 4, 1526, Mary Boleyn gave birth to a son, named Henry. He was widely considered to be the son of King Henry VIII, although he was not recognized as such. Although Henry diverted his attention to Anne Boleyn, she did not fall in love with Henry VIII as quickly as he did with her. Anne had seen how her sister Mary had given in to the king and was quickly rejected (“Tudor” 2). Anne did not intend to make this mistake. She did it in the middle of a paper... the other four were decapitated. Two days later, Anne was also beheaded (“Boleyn” n.pg.). She was decapitated by a clever man, brought back from France (“Queen” 3). As she was led into the square, she gave a speech to the crowd watching her: After being blindfolded and kneeling in front of the block, she repeatedly said: "To Jesus Christ , I surrender my soul; Lord Jesus, receive my soul” (Lofts 178-179). Anne Boleyn is probably the most historically significant of the six wives of King Henry VIII. She lived the roller coaster life that all of King Henry VIII's wives experienced. She worked her way to the top of the social ladder, not knowing what the future held for her, and enjoying it all the time. Then everything fell apart when she was unable to have a male heir and was punished by death. Anne Boleyn will always be known as the most memorable and controversial of Henry VIII's wives..