Where was Anne Gainsford born and who were her parents?
Anne Gainsford entered the world in Crowhurst, Surrey, England. Her father was John Gainsford and her mother was Anne Hawte.
Questions about Anne Gainsford
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Anne Gainsford join the household of Anne Boleyn?
Sometime before 1528, Anne joined the household of Anne Boleyn while King Henry VIII was courting the future queen. She served as a waiting-woman to her mistress during this period.
What happened when Cardinal Wolsey seized William Tyndale's book from Sir George Zouche?
Cardinal Wolsey banned the book The Obedience of a Christian Man and Richard Sampson gave it to him after finding it in Zouche's possession. Anne Boleyn persuaded Henry VIII to read the text himself and ordered its return.
How many children did Anne Gainsford have with Sir George Zouche?
The couple raised eight children together including four sons named John, Margaret, George, and William and four daughters named Lucy, Frances, Anne, and Audrey.
Who succeeded Anne Boleyn as Queen of England and what role did Anne Gainsford play?
Queen Anne Boleyn became Queen of England in 1533 but faced charges of High Treason and adultery three years later. Following the execution of the Queen, Anne Gainsford moved into the household of Jane Seymour to serve her in the same capacity she had held for Anne.
When did Anne Gainsford die and why was her connection to George Wyatt disproven?
Anne died before the 16th of July 1548 according to her husband's last will. Historians accepted an identification by Samuel Weller Singer until Sylvia Barbara Soberton proved the timeline impossible because George Wyatt was born around 1553 five years after Anne's passing.