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Anne of Cleves hailed from Germany. the introduction was by portrait paintings. By tioday"s standards, she was not as pretty as some other Henry VIII consorts, but in those days, introduction was by formal portraits- which of course allowed for broad artistic license. No Nikons in those days, or even Speed Graphics ( which were invented in l9l2- a century ago) by Folmer und Schwing, two German-American camera designers.
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The person who arranged the marriage between Ann of Cleves and Henry VIII was Thomas Cromwell, who was Henry's chief minister at the time. Cromwell hoped the marriage would strengthen alliances with Protestant powers in Europe, but it ultimately ended in annulment after a few months.
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How old was Henry viii when he married anne of cleves?
Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves in 1540 CE, at the time he was 49 years old. The marriage lasted 7 months.
Who had the shortest marriage to Henry the VIII?
Anne of cleves. They divorced after six months of marriage.
When was Anne of Cleves married to Henry VIII?
Anne of Cleves married Henry VIII at Greenwich Palace on 6th of January 1540. Their marriage was annulled just a few months later on 9th July 1540.
Did ann of cleves have children?
No, Anne of Cleves did not have any children.
How many children did Henry VII and anne of cleves have?
You must mean Henry VIII. No children, since the marriage was never consumated.
Which wife of Henry VIII was German?
Anne of Cleves.
Where did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?
King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves married on January 6, 1540 at the royal Palace of Placentia, in Greenwich, London. The marriage was annulled on July 9 of the same year, on the grounds of non-consummation.
How did the marriage of Henry VIII to Anne of Cleves end?
It ended in annulment almost exactly seven months after they were married although the marriage was never consummated.
Who was husband of Anne of Cleves?
Henry VIII
Why was Anne of Cleves killed?
she was not killed. Her marriage from Henry VIII was annulled and she continued to live in the country and was known as the king's sister.
How many marriages did Henry annul?
Henry VIII had a total of four marriages annulled. First, he annulled his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in 1533. Henry VIII then had his marriage to Anne Boleyn annulled in May of 1536. Next, he annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves in 1540. Henry's final marriage annulment occured in 1542, dissolving his marriage to Catherine Howard.
How did anne of cleves marriage to henry viii end?
Henry decided that the portrait he had been sent wasn't true and that she looked like a horse. They got divorced.
