Jane Seymour (The Tudors)

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Jane Seymour
The Tudors Name Jane Seymour Historical basis Jane Seymour Portrayed by Anita Briem (2008- ) First appearance "Episode 7" Last appearance TBA Family Sir John Seymour of Wiltshire (father) Margaret Wentworth (mother) Edward Seymour (brother), Thomas Seymour (brother), Elizabeth Seymour (sister) Allies Sir John Seymour of Wiltshire and Edward Seymour Enemies Anne Boleyn and Thomas Boleyn

Jane Seymour is a fictional character on the Showtime television series The Tudors. She is portrayed by Icelandic actress Anita Briem. The character is based on the historical Jane Seymour who is the daughter of Sir John Seymour of Wiltshire and Margaret Wentworth. Jane is also King Henry VIII's new mistress whom he takes extreme liking to after Anne Boleyn fails to produce an heir for his throne. She accepts the king's proposal and quickly moves in the queen's quarters. Henry briefly sends her away while the matter of Anne Boleyn is resolved, but later proposes to her in front of her father, John. Jane Seymour will be seen as a central character in season three as well as her successor Anne of Cleves