Flashcards
Anne of Cleves
When was Anna of Cleves born?
in 1510
in 1517
in 1512
in 1515
The place of her birth was:
London
Rennes
Winchester
Düsseldorf
Who was Anne of Cleves betrothed to at age 11?
Henry VIII of England
Francis I, Duke of Lorraine
John III, Duke of Cleves
Nicolas, Duke of Mercœur
Francis I, Duke of Lorraine
Who was the chief architect of Anne's marriage to Henry?
Richard Cromwell
William I of Cleves
John III, Duke of Cleves
Thomas Cromwell
Was Anne of Cleves the only candidate for Henry's VIII wife?
no, her younger sister Amalia was also considered
Yes, Anna's beauty was widely known and appreciated in medieval Europe
no, her older sister Sibylle was also considered
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 25 December 1539
on 14 July 1541
on 16 April 1540
on 1 January 1540
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.
6 January 1541
18 May 1541
6 January 1542
18 May 1542
Did Henry ever consumed the marriage with Anne?
no
only once
yes
How long the marriage lasted?
6 months and 3 days
3 months and 6 days
18 months and 6 days
12 months and 3 days
What happenned to Anne after marriage annulation?
she got married to Francis of Lorraine
she was well treated and received numerous estates and privileges
was banished from the country
resided in a convent
she was well treated and received numerous estates and privileges
When did she die?
6 January 1551
29 October 1560
23 April 1548
16 July 1557
What was her most likely cause of death?
sepsis
cancer
gangrene
flu
Which of Henry VIII's wives was Anne of Cleves?
fourth
second
fifth
sixth
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