Queens Podcast

Anne of Cleves 2 Tudor Week!

Sep 3, 2023
This podcast explores the life of Anne of Cleves, a German Duchess who married King Henry VIII of England. They discuss the lack of consummation in their marriage, Anne's adjustment to English culture, and the false rumors spread about her. The hosts also analyze Thomas Cromwell's defense of Anne on his deathbed and her position as a Dowager queen. They delve into Anne's wealth, declining health, and her influence on religious tolerance during Elizabeth I's reign.
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