Flashcards
Anne of Cleves
When was Anna of Cleves born?
in 1512
in 1517
in 1510
in 1515
The place of her birth was:
Winchester
Düsseldorf
London
Rennes
Who was Anne of Cleves betrothed to at age 11?
Nicolas, Duke of Mercœur
Henry VIII of England
Francis I, Duke of Lorraine
John III, Duke of Cleves
Francis I, Duke of Lorraine
Who was the chief architect of Anne's marriage to Henry?
William I of Cleves
Thomas Cromwell
Richard Cromwell
John III, Duke of Cleves
Was Anne of Cleves the only candidate for Henry's VIII wife?
no, her older sister Sibylle was also considered
no, her younger sister Amalia was also considered
Yes, Anna's beauty was widely known and appreciated in medieval Europe
no, her younger sister Amalia was also considered
Was Anne of Cleves an educated woman?
no, she lacked basic education
yes, she was fluent in many languages
no, she lacked basic education
Was she illiterate?
no
yes
When Anne of Cleves met Henry VIII for the first time?
on 14 July 1541
on 1 January 1540
on 16 April 1540
on 25 December 1539
What did Henry say about Anne after their meeting?
She is nothing so fair as she hath been reported
"She is nothing so unsightly as she hath been reported
She is nothing so fair as she hath been reported
Give the date of Henry and Anne's wedding.
18 May 1542
6 January 1542
18 May 1541
6 January 1541
Did Henry ever consumed the marriage with Anne?
yes
only once
no
How long the marriage lasted?
6 months and 3 days
12 months and 3 days
3 months and 6 days
18 months and 6 days
What happenned to Anne after marriage annulation?
was banished from the country
she was well treated and received numerous estates and privileges
resided in a convent
she got married to Francis of Lorraine
she was well treated and received numerous estates and privileges
When did she die?
23 April 1548
6 January 1551
16 July 1557
29 October 1560
What was her most likely cause of death?
gangrene
flu
cancer
sepsis
Which of Henry VIII's wives was Anne of Cleves?
fifth
sixth
second
fourth
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