Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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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