Ana Bolena, or Anne Boleyn, was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Born around 1501, she played a crucial role in the English Reformation by influencing Henry's break from the Roman Catholic Church to marry her. Her marriage to Henry in 1533 led to significant political and religious changes in England. However, Ana was arrested in 1536 on charges of adultery, treason, and incest, and was executed. Her legacy remains significant in English history, particularly for her impact on the monarchy and religion.