The Execution of Anne Boleyn refers to the judicial beheading of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, on May 19, 1536, at the Tower of London. Accused of adultery, incest, and high treason—charges now widely considered to have been fabricated—her death marked a significant moment in Tudor history. It underscored the volatility of the English royal court, the growing authoritarianism of Henry VIII, and the dangers faced by women in positions of political influence. Anne's execution also paved the way for Henry’s third marriage and altered the line of succession, though her daughter, Elizabeth I, would later become one of England's greatest monarchs.