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It was his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, who Henry reputedly called a 'Flanders mare'.
Anne of Cleeves' nickname was 'The Flanders Mare.'
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∙ 12y agohe didnt have a wife called that
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What was Anne of Cleves called by Henry VIII?
She was ugly so she was called a Flanders mare.
Which of henry viii wives was called mare of flanders?
none of them, he only had six and i dont recall there one being called mare of flanders, unless he had a secret wife we dont know about !
Did Henry the VIII call anne of cleves a horse?
He is said to have referred to her as a "Flanders mare"
What did Thomas Cromwell do to upset Henry VIII?
Arrange the marriage between Henry VIII and Ann of Cleeves, who Henry called the Flander's Mare.
What nickname did Henry VIII call his fourth wife Anne of Cleves?
He described her as "The Flanders Mare" However, "rose without a thorn" This was for his 5th wife Katherine Howard not for Anne of Cleves
What was anne of cleves best known as?
She didn't DO anything, she was married to Henry VIII, his fourth wife, he divorced because he thought she was ugly
What was Anne of Cleves known as?
It is often said that Henry VIII referred to her as the 'Flanders Mare' but if he did he would only have said this in private. Prior to her marriage with Henry she was referred to as 'the Lady of Cleves' and during her brief marriage she was called 'Queen Anne' by virtue of her being the King's wife (she was not crowned). After the divorce and due to the amiable relationship that formed between Henry and Anne she was referred to as the king's 'sister'.
Where did Henry VIII's wives come from?
Ann of Cleves was from Flanders, Katherine of Aragon from Spain and the rest were English.
What does viii stand for in Henry VIII's name?
VIII is 8 in Roman Numerals, which means Henry VIII was the eighth King of England to be called Henry.
What is Henry the viii mam called?
Henry VIII's mother was Elizabeth of York.
What was Henry viii's farthers name?
Henry VIII's father was called Henry Tudor - Henry VII of england.
Did Henry VIII deserve to be called Henry the great?
No, that is why he is not called it
