9 July 1540 – Anne of Cleves’ great escape
On this day in history, 9th July 1540, the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves was…
Read More1 January 1540 – Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves have a disastrous first meeting
Anne of Cleves, or Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, had arrived in England on 27th December 1539, landing at Deal…
Read More20 June 1540 – Queen Anne of Cleves is unhappy
On this day in history, 20th June 1540, five months after her marriage to King Henry VIII, Queen…
Read More1540 – The Epiphany wedding of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves
On the feast of the Epiphany, 6th January 1540, Henry VIII married Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, commonly known as…
Read More27 December 1539 – Anne of Cleves lands on English Soil
Deal Castle On 27th December 1539, at 5pm, Anne of Cleves (or Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg as she was…
Read More4 September 1539 William, Duke of Cleves, promises his sister to Henry VIII
On this day in history, 4th September 1539, William, Duke of Cleves, promised his sister Anne of Cleves…
Read More9 July 1540 – The King is at liberty to marry another woman
Anne of ClevesOn 9th July 1540, convocation ruled that Henry VIII's marriage to his fourth wife Anne of…
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