Anne of Clebes
- 4th wife of King Henry
- married for political reasons
- was a German Princess
- Could barely speak English
- thought Henry loved her
- was chosen by the Lord Chancellor to marry
- only married because Henry needed a German Alliance
- Anne thought her life in danger
- she fought the annulment of their marriage
- Their marriage became a political embarrassment
- Their marriage was annulled on July 9th, 1540
- remained in England for a large sum
- was given the title of "King's Sister"
- She out lived King Henry
- She had no children because King Henry hated her and wished her gone
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