ANNE OF CLEVES - KEY INFO

When was Anne of Cleves born?

22nd September 1515

Who were Anne of Cleves’ parents?

John III Duke of Cleves and Maria of Julich-Berg

When did Cromwell begin making inquiries into marriage?

shortly after the death of Jane

Who painted anne and her sister amalia?

Hans Holbein the younger

Henry wanted an educated and sophisticated wife, did Anne fit this mold?

No she could only read and write in german, but she was good at needlework and card games

What personalty traits was Anne considered to have?

gentle, honest and obedient

When were talks with Cleves in full swing by?

March 1539

When and where were Henry and Anne married?

6th January 1540, at the Palace of Placentia

What was Anne’s wedding ring engraved with?

God send me well to keep

What did henry say to Cromwell after their first night?

I liked her not well before but now I like her much worse

What was Anne informed of on the 6th July?

kings decision to reconsider their marriage

When did the marriage end?

9th July 1540

What did Anne get as she agreed so readily to divorce?

a number of houses, a pension the title ‘the kings dear sister’, often at court and the two became great friends