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Anne of Cleves Books

Want to know even more about Anne of Cleves? Here are some recommended non-fiction books on Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII’s fourth wife:

Anne of Cleves by Holbein

Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII’s Fourth Wife – The Queen Who Outlived Them All

Anne of Cleves is often remembered as the wife Henry VIII described as having a face like a “Flanders mare,” yet there is so much more to this often-overlooked queen. Henry’s fourth wife may not have had the dramatic downfall of Anne Boleyn or the tragic fate of Catherine Howard, but Anne of Cleves played a pivotal role in Tudor history. In this article, we’ll explore Anne’s life, her marriage to Henry VIII, and why she is remembered as the queen who outlived them all.

Portraits of Henry VIII's six wives

The Six Wives of Henry VIII: The Real Stories Behind the Marriages That Changed History

Henry VIII, one of England’s most notorious monarchs, is often remembered for his six wives, each with their own unique and dramatic stories. These six women were central to some of the most important political, religious, and social shifts in English history.

But what do people really want to know about Henry VIII’s wives?

Let’s dive into the most searched-for facts about Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr.