Jane Seymour was born around 1508, probably at her family's estate in Wiltshire, England. She was the daughter of Sir John Seymour, a prominent landowner and courtier, and his wife, Margery Wentworth. Jane was raised in a well-connected family and received a good education, which included reading, writing, and embroidery. As a member of the Seymour family, Jane was part of the gentry class, which was below the nobility but still socially and economically influential. Her family had connections to the royal court and had served as stewards to the royal household under several monarchs. Jane first met King Henry VIII in 1529, when she was serving as a lady-in-waiting to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. At the time, Henry was still seeking an annulment of his marriage to Catherine, and he was reportedly attracted to Jane's quiet, demure manner. Henry and Jane became involved sometime in the early 1530s, while Henry was still married to Catherine of Aragon. Their relationship became more serious after Henry's marriage to Anne Boleyn ended in 1536, and they were married in May of that year. As queen, Jane was known for her devout Catholicism and her quiet, unassuming demeanor. She was also known for her charitable works, particularly her support of the poor and the sick. Jane's reign as queen was brief, lasting just over a year. She gave birth to a son, Edward, in October 1537, but her health deteriorated rapidly after the birth, and she died of complications on October 24, 1537, at the age of 28. Jane was mourned by Henry VIII, who had been deeply attached to her and had hoped that she would provide him with a male heir. She was buried at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, and Henry later had a grand tomb erected in her honor. Despite her brief reign and her limited accomplishments, Jane is remembered as a popular and well-regarded queen who was loved by Henry VIII and the English people.