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	Anne was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves, and his wife Maria, Duchess of Julich-Berg. The future Queen was born near Düsseldorf. Anne had two sisters, Amelia, and Sybilla, (the latter was married to the Duke of Saxony), and a brother William, who succeeded to the position of ruler of the German duchy after their father's demise.		Anne was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves, and his wife Maria, Duchess of Julich-Berg. The future Queen was born near Düsseldorf. Anne had two sisters, Amelia, and Sybilla, (the latter was married to the Duke of Saxony), and a brother William, who succeeded to the position of ruler of the German duchy after their father's demise.

	When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered ~~“unofficial”~~ and was cancelled.		When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered "unofficial" and was cancelled.

	Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. A painting by Hans Holbein seemed to be attractive enough, so the marriage contract was finalised and Anne crossed the Channel to England in 1539. ~~After~~ Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he ~~became~~ disappointed because he ~~did not find~~ her attractive ~~and uncharming~~ (she lacked the court education expected in England).		Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. A painting by Hans Holbein seemed to be attractive enough, so the marriage contract was finalised and Anne crossed the Channel to England in 1539. When Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he was disappointed because he found her neither attractive nor charming (she lacked the court education expected in England).

	The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal [[Palace of Placentia]] in Greenwich, London. The marriage was not consummated, though (i.e. Henry and Anne did not have penetrative sex). Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She is not known to have protested against this annulment. (After the violent end of [[Anne Boleyn]] too much protest was also considered not safe for the life of the wife).		The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal [[Palace of Placentia]] in Greenwich, London. The marriage was not consummated, though (i.e. Henry and Anne did not have penetrative sex). Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She is not known to have protested against this annulment. (After the violent end of [[Anne Boleyn]] too much protest was also considered not safe for the life of the wife).
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	~~'''~~Sources~~'''~~		== Sources ==
			* Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. ''Kings & Queens''. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.
	Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. ''Kings & Queens''. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.		* http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html
			* http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/tudor_16.htm
	http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html		* http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26272/Anne-of-Cleves

	http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/tudor_16.htm

	http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26272/Anne-of-Cleves

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	When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.		When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.

	Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. A painting by Hans Holbein seemed to be attractive enough, so the marriage contract was finalised and Anne crossed the Channel to England in 1539. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.		Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. A painting by Hans Holbein seemed to be attractive enough, so the marriage contract was finalised and Anne crossed the Channel to England in 1539. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive and uncharming (she lacked the court education expected in England).

	The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal [[Palace of Placentia]] in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She is not known to have protested against this annulment. (After the violent end of [[Anne Boleyn]] too much protest was also considered not safe for the life of the wife).		The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal [[Palace of Placentia]] in Greenwich, London. The marriage was not consummated, though (i.e. Henry and Anne did not have penetrative sex). Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She is not known to have protested against this annulment. (After the violent end of [[Anne Boleyn]] too much protest was also considered not safe for the life of the wife).

	After that, Anne acquired many properties and lived in the countryside, endowed with a generous income by Henry (who called her "dear sister"). She was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in [[Westminster Abbey]].		After that, Anne acquired many properties and lived in the countryside, endowed with a generous income by Henry (who called her "dear sister"). She was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died and was the only wife of Henry VIII to be buried in [[Westminster Abbey]].

Pankratz at 11:50, 18 June 2010

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	When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.		When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.

	Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.		Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. A painting by Hans Holbein seemed to be attractive enough, so the marriage contract was finalised and Anne crossed the Channel to England in 1539. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.

	The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal [[Palace of Placentia]] in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She is not known to have protested against this annulment.		The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal [[Palace of Placentia]] in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She is not known to have protested against this annulment. (After the violent end of [[Anne Boleyn]] too much protest was also considered not safe for the life of the wife).

	After that, Anne acquired many properties and lived in the countryside. ~~However, she~~ was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in [[Westminster Abbey]].		After that, Anne acquired many properties and lived in the countryside, endowed with a generous income by Henry (who called her "dear sister"). She was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in [[Westminster Abbey]].

Pankratz at 13:39, 10 May 2010

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	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''

	Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.		Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. ''Kings & Queens''. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.

	- http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html		http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html

	- http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/tudor_16.htm		http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/tudor_16.htm

	- http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26272/Anne-of-Cleves		http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26272/Anne-of-Cleves

Pankratz at 13:39, 10 May 2010

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	~~'''Anne of Cleves (~~1515 - 1557~~)'''~~		1515 - 1557. Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg. Fourth wife of [[Henry VIII]].

	~~(German: ''Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg'''')~~		Anne was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves, and his wife Maria, Duchess of Julich-Berg. The future Queen was born near Düsseldorf. Anne had two sisters, Amelia, and Sybilla, (the latter was married to the Duke of Saxony), and a brother William, who succeeded to the position of ruler of the German duchy after their father's demise.
	~~was the fourth wife of the King of England Henry VIII.~~

	Anne was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves, and his wife Maria, Duchess of Julich-Berg. The future Queen was born near ~~Dusseldorf~~. Anne had two sisters, Amelia, and Sybilla, (the latter was married to the Duke of Saxony), and a brother William, who succeeded to the position of ruler of the German duchy after their father's demise.

	When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.		When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.

	~~The King of England~~ Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.		Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.

	The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She ~~never expressed a protest with~~ this annulment.		The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal [[Palace of Placentia]] in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She is not known to have protested against this annulment.

	After that, Anne ~~became~~ many properties and lived in the countryside. However, she was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died ~~of of a declining illness~~ and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in Westminster Abbey.		After that, Anne acquired many properties and lived in the countryside. However, she was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in [[Westminster Abbey]].


	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''

	- Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.		Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.

	- http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html		- http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html

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	The King of England Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.		The King of England Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.

	The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-~~consumation~~. She never expressed a protest with this annulment.		The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consummation. She never expressed a protest with this annulment.

	After that, Anne became many properties and lived in the countryside. However, she was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died of of a declining illness and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in Westminster Abbey.		After that, Anne became many properties and lived in the countryside. However, she was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died of of a declining illness and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in Westminster Abbey.

Julios82 at 23:45, 7 May 2010

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	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''

	Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.		- Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.

	http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html		- http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html

	http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/tudor_16.htm		- http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/tudor_16.htm

	http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26272/Anne-of-Cleves		- http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26272/Anne-of-Cleves

Julios82 at 23:41, 7 May 2010

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	'''Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557)'''		'''Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557)'''
	(German: Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg'')
			(German: ''Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg'''')
	was the fourth wife of the King of England Henry VIII.		was the fourth wife of the King of England Henry VIII.

	Anne was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves, and his wife Maria, Duchess of Julich-Berg. The future Queen was born near Dusseldorf. Anne had two sisters, Amelia, and Sybilla, (the latter was married to the Duke of Saxony~~, head of the Schmalkaldic League, a defensive alliance formed by Protestant German princes~~), and a brother William, who ~~suceeded~~ to the position of ruler of the German duchy after ~~her~~ father's demise.		Anne was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves, and his wife Maria, Duchess of Julich-Berg. The future Queen was born near Dusseldorf. Anne had two sisters, Amelia, and Sybilla, (the latter was married to the Duke of Saxony), and a brother William, who succeeded to the position of ruler of the German duchy after their father's demise.

	When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.		When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.

	The King of England Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. ~~She was reported~~ to ~~Henry VIII as~~ a ~~“suitable” wife and he saw~~ her ~~portrait~~, ~~but after he~~ first saw ~~her~~ at Rochester, he became disappointed.		The King of England Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. He believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. After Henry VIII first saw his future wife at Rochester, he became disappointed because he did not find her attractive.

	The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London~~. The King never found her attractive. Soon he met Catherine Howard, his future fifth wife~~. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled. She never expressed a protest with ~~the~~ annulment.		The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled, on the grounds of non-consumation. She never expressed a protest with this annulment.

	After that, Anne became many properties. ~~She~~ was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. ~~She died at~~ the age of 42 and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in Westminster Abbey.		After that, Anne became many properties and lived in the countryside. However, she was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. At the age of 42 she died of of a declining illness and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in Westminster Abbey.

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'''Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557)'''
(German: Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg'')
was the fourth wife of the King of England Henry VIII.

Anne was the second daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves, and his wife Maria, Duchess of Julich-Berg. The future Queen was born near Dusseldorf. Anne had two sisters, Amelia, and Sybilla, (the latter was married to the Duke of Saxony, head of the Schmalkaldic League, a defensive alliance formed by Protestant German princes), and a brother William, who suceeded to the position of ruler of the German duchy after her father's demise.

When Anne was 12, she was betrothed to the son of the Duke of Lorraine, while he was only 10. Several years after that, the betrothal was considered “unofficial” and was cancelled.

The King of England Henry VIII agreed to marry Anne, although he had not met her before. She was reported to Henry VIII as a “suitable” wife and he saw her portrait, but after he first saw her at Rochester, he became disappointed.

The marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII took place on 6 January 1540 at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London. The King never found her attractive. Soon he met Catherine Howard, his future fifth wife. Only a few months after the marriage of Henry VIII with Anne of Cleves, on 9 July 1540 their marriage was annulled. She never expressed a protest with the annulment.

After that, Anne became many properties. She was invited to court often and was an honorary member of the King's family. Since then, Anne of Cleves never left England. She died at the age of 42 and was the only wife of Henry VIII buried in Westminster Abbey.

'''Sources'''

Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.

http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pricleve.html

http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/tudor_16.htm

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26272/Anne-of-Cleves