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Loading... Ann Of Cleves: Fourth Wife of Henry VIIIby Mary Saaler
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Why did Henry VIII embark on what was to prove an unsuccessful marriage with Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife? No woman emerged as the obvious choice, as many possible brides were hesitant to marry a man notorious for his treatment of his earlier wives, and Thomas Cromwell's assessment of the religious and political pressures led him to suggest either of the two daughters of the Duke of Cleves. Anne was chosen, largely on the basis of her portrait. No library descriptions found. |
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 Google Books — Loading...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)942.052092History and Geography Europe England and Wales England 1485-1603, Tudors Henry VIII 1509-47LC ClassificationRatingAverage: (3.81)
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She did not meet Henry's standards, and withing six months she was "unqueened." Remaining in England for the remainder of her life, she outlived Henry. She gained wealth, many properties, and some jewels.
Most importantly, she was not killed, thus, she kept her life and her head.
She was smarter than Henry deemed her. She was a good mother to Henry's three children.
Ruthless and unforgiving, Henry never forgot the mistake Cromwell made in placing Anne of Cleves in line for marriage. Alas, Thomas Cromwell was killed as a result of his hubris and error in judgment.