- BORN 1515 • DIED 1557. She was the last of Henry VIII's wives to die.[58]. Fictional portrayals[edit]. The role of Anne of Cleves was played by
- Anne of Cleves was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Jülich, Cleves, and Count of Marck (died 1539), and his wife Maria, Duchess of Jülich-Berg.
- But there is more to her story than meets the eye. How did Anne of Cleves' status change from being the King's wife to the so-called 'King's Sister'?
- The daughter of John, 3rd duke of Cleves, Anne was suggested by Thomas Cromwell as a wife for Henry VIII to strengthen the protestant alliance.
- Anne of Cleves has rather unfairly gone down in history as "The Flanders Mare", the wife Henry VIII just wasn't attracted to, but she's a fascinating Tudor lady.
- The political marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII was short-lived, but Anne was the only one of Henry’s queens to live a comfortable life after her marriage.
- Anne attempts to; make friends; with Mary Tudor. Despite being a dowager princess, Anne of Cleves is provided for generously since she does not protest the...
- Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of Henry VIII. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.
- Henry VIII's future wife Anne of Cleves came from stubborn stock. Her father John, Duke of Cleves, was one of the bad boys of the Protestant Revolution...
- Hans Holbein, probably the most famous of the Tudor court painters, was sent to the court of the Duke of Cleves, who had two sisters: Amelia and Anne.