May 17, 1536: Executed, George Boleyn, Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William Brereton, and Mark Smeaton. The 5 men had been accused of committing adultery with Anne Boleyn. All except Smeaton, who was a musician, were men of high station, and only Smeaton was tortured. The portrait shown here is believed to have been of Francis Weston.

May 17, 1536: Executed, George Boleyn, Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William Brereton, and Mark Smeaton. The 5 men had been accused of committing adultery with Anne Boleyn. All except Smeaton, who was a musician, were men of high station, and only Smeaton was tortured. The portrait shown here is believed to have been of Francis Weston.