Anne Braye, Baroness Cobham facts for kids
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Anne Braye
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Effigies of Anne Braye and her husband, George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham on their tomb in St Mary Magdalene parish church, Cobham, Kent
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| Born | 21 March 1501 Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 1 November 1558 (aged 57 years) Cobham Hall, Kent |
| Buried | St Mary Magdalene parish church, Cobham, Kent |
| Spouse(s) | George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham |
| Issue | Dorothy Brooke Anne Brooke Elizabeth Brooke William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham Catherine Brooke George Brooke Thomas Brooke John Brooke Henry Brooke |
| Father | Sir Edmund Braye, 1st Baron Braye |
| Mother | Jane Halliwell |
Anne Brooke, Baroness Cobham (née Braye; 21 March 1501 – 1 November 1558) was an important lady in Tudor England. She was married to Sir George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham. This meant Anne was known as Baroness Cobham. She lived from 1501 to 1558. She even played a part in the coronation of Queen Anne Boleyn.
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Life and Family of Anne Braye
Anne Braye was born in 1501 in Eaton Bray, England. Her father was Sir Edmund Braye. He later became the 1st Baron Braye, a special title given by King Henry VIII of England. Anne had a brother and several younger sisters.
Around 1517, Anne married George Brooke. He was a knight and later became the 9th Baron Cobham in 1529. From then on, Anne was known as Baroness Cobham. They lived at Cobham Hall in Kent, England.
Together, Anne and George had many children. They had ten sons and five daughters. Some of their notable children included:
- Dorothy Brooke (born 1518)
- Anne Brooke (1523–1548), who married Sir Anthony Weldon.
- Elizabeth Brooke (1526–1565).
- Sir William Brooke (1527–1597), who later became the 10th Baron Cobham.
- Catherine Brooke (born around 1527).
- George Brooke (1533–1570).
- Thomas Brooke (1533–1578).
- John Brooke (1535–1594).
- Sir Henry Brooke (1537 or 1538 – around 1591).
Anne Boleyn's Coronation Role
In April 1533, Anne Braye received a special invitation from King Henry VIII. She was asked to attend the coronation of his new wife, Anne Boleyn. Anne Braye had an important role in the royal procession.
She was chosen to be an attendant horsewoman for Queen Anne Boleyn. This meant she rode on horseback from the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey. The Abbey was where the coronation ceremony took place. Anne had to find white horses for herself and her ladies. The King provided her robes and horse decorations.
Anne's husband, George Brooke, was a distant cousin of Anne Boleyn. His mother, Dorothy Heydon, was related to Queen Anne's father.
Challenges in Later Years
In 1554, Anne's husband and two of her sons faced difficulties. They were sent to the Tower of London. This happened because they were suspected of being involved in a rebellion. The rebellion was led by Thomas Wyatt. It aimed to remove Queen Mary I of England from the throne.
The family had to pay a large fine. After this, Anne's husband and sons were released.
Lady Cobham, Anne, wrote her last will on October 7, 1558. She passed away on November 1, 1558. She was buried next to her husband in St Mary Magdalene Church in Cobham, Kent. Her husband had died just a month before her.
A beautiful tomb was built for them in 1561. Anne's eldest son, William, Baron Cobham, arranged for it. The tomb has a Latin inscription. Part of it says: "Here Anna lies, a lady chaste and fair, Blest with her children's love and husband's care."
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Effigies of Anne Braye and her husband, George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham on their tomb in St Mary Magdalene parish church, Cobham, Kent
