Anne of Cleves was born on September 22, 1515 in Dusseldorf. She became the fourth wife of Henry VIII on January 6, 1540….and his ex-wife (“Beloved Sister”) on July 9, 1540. When you consider that she received Richmond Palace and Hever Castle as part of her settlement – and she kept her head – she really fared better than just about any other of Henry’s queens…
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