Anne of Cleves: Henry VIII's Discarded Bride

Henry VIII's Discarded Bride

Biography & Memoir, Royalty, Nonfiction, History, British
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Author: Elizabeth Norton ISBN: 9781445606774
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Publication: November 3, 2011
Imprint: Amberley Publishing Language: English
Author: Elizabeth Norton
ISBN: 9781445606774
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication: November 3, 2011
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
I like her not! was the verdict of Henry VIII on meeting his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, for the first time. Anne could have said something similar on meeting Henry and, having been promised the most handsome prince in Europe, she was destined to be disappointed in the elderly and corpulent king. Henry also felt that Anne was not as she had been described, complaining that he had been sent a Flanders mare.

Forced to proceed with their wedding for diplomatic reasons, Henry and Anne tried to make the best of the situation, but attempts to consummate the match were farcical. After only seven months of marriage Henry was so desperate to rid himself of Anne that he declared himself impotent in order to secure a divorce. Anne was also eager to end her marriage and, with her clever handling of Henry obtained one of the biggest divorce settlements in English history. Following her divorce, Anne made good use of her many properties, including Richmond Palace, Hever Castle and the house at Lewes now known as Anne of Cleves House.

Anne of Cleves is often portrayed as a stupid and comical figure. The real Anne was both intelligent and practical, ensuring that, whilst she was queen for the shortest period, she was the last of all Henry VIIIs wives to survive. Henrys chief minister, Thomas Cromwell lost his head for his role in the Cleves marriage, but Annes shrewdness ensured she kept hers.

Anne of Cleves led a dramatic and often dangerous life but, for all this, of Henry VIIIs six wives, she is truly the wife that survived.

Includes 27 black and white and 27 colour illustrations.
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I like her not! was the verdict of Henry VIII on meeting his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, for the first time. Anne could have said something similar on meeting Henry and, having been promised the most handsome prince in Europe, she was destined to be disappointed in the elderly and corpulent king. Henry also felt that Anne was not as she had been described, complaining that he had been sent a Flanders mare.

Forced to proceed with their wedding for diplomatic reasons, Henry and Anne tried to make the best of the situation, but attempts to consummate the match were farcical. After only seven months of marriage Henry was so desperate to rid himself of Anne that he declared himself impotent in order to secure a divorce. Anne was also eager to end her marriage and, with her clever handling of Henry obtained one of the biggest divorce settlements in English history. Following her divorce, Anne made good use of her many properties, including Richmond Palace, Hever Castle and the house at Lewes now known as Anne of Cleves House.

Anne of Cleves is often portrayed as a stupid and comical figure. The real Anne was both intelligent and practical, ensuring that, whilst she was queen for the shortest period, she was the last of all Henry VIIIs wives to survive. Henrys chief minister, Thomas Cromwell lost his head for his role in the Cleves marriage, but Annes shrewdness ensured she kept hers.

Anne of Cleves led a dramatic and often dangerous life but, for all this, of Henry VIIIs six wives, she is truly the wife that survived.

Includes 27 black and white and 27 colour illustrations.

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