Mark Smeaton
Mark Smeaton (c. 1512 – 17 May 1536) was a musician at the court of Henry VIII of England, in the household of Queen Anne Boleyn. Smeaton, together with the Queen's brother George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford, Henry Norris, Francis Weston and William Brereton was executed for treason and adultery with Queen Anne.
Mark Smeaton | |
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| Born | c. 1512 |
| Died | 17 May 1536 (aged 23–24) Tower Hill, London |
| Cause of death | Decapitation |
| Resting place | Tower of London, London, England 51.508611°N 0.076944°W |
| Occupation | Court musician to Henry VIII |
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