#OTD 26 Apr 1540

#CatherineCarey daughter of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey (?) married #SirFrancisKnollys

1st cousin to #EliabethI the 2 women were close

Despite a 13yr age gap the couple appear to have been very happy & produced 15 children!
youtu.be/5NH4ZpQlFyQ
@maryboleyn.bsky.social

#OTD 26 Apr 1540

#CatherineCarey, daughter of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey (?) married #SirFrancisKnollys

1st cousin to #EliabethI the two women were very close

Despite a 13yr age gap their marriage appears to have been very happy resulting in 15 children!

youtu.be/5NH4ZpQlFyQ