By our standar ds of beauty now, based on potraits and drawings, Anne of Cleves would probably now be more attractive than Catherine Howard herself (although her portraits have not officially been confirmed as hers, some speculate that her main potrait may be the one of Jane Seymor's sister)
She was the luckiest of Henry VIII's six wives, probably next to Katherine Parr.
I read "The Boleyn Inheritance" by Philippa Gregory and I love the way she is shown there, as a smart, intelligent woman, who knew her only escape was to accept the King's will.
The music was written by Martin Luther - "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." It is called the hymn of the Reformation, and still sung by Lutherans on Reformation Sunday, each year.
As for Henry, modern historians now believe that he suffered from diabetes - which would explain why the ulcers on his leg never healed. Many people with it, have gangerous wounds - due to circulatory problems and acute renal failure. Diabetes is a silent killer, ultimately resulting in total system shutdown.
Sorry to scare you, but sadly it is a reality. If your dad follows a sensible diet, and takes care of himself, he should have a long, happy life. Henry the Eight was a glutton, and paid the cost. Plus, healthcare was not exactly stellar back them. We've made a lot of advances. Hopefully your dad will listen to his doctor.
oh, he does. He had a heart attack 8 years ago and he's been on the cardiac diet since then. He's also working out regularly and eating the right foods, and he ALWAYS listens to his doctor, so I'm not worried- I just feel bad for him.
she dont look that ugly to me i these portraits i know they wont be that accurate because painters had to cover up any distortions etc, but in my opinion the pics of jane seymour in most of them she looks like a dog and anne of cleves looks prettier :S
I suspect that she wasn't ugly at all, simply not his type, and the cultural differences caused a few annoyances he wasn't ready to deal with. Her figure was also more womanly than girlish, and he didn't want that. And he's used to having what he wants.
The marriage with Anne of Cleves was meant to settle the war with Germany (to an extent) but in the end it strained it more. When they first met she didn't bow to him like she was meant to because she didn't recognise him! The painting of him he sent her was of a younger him, not... er... fatter. Historians said if she did bow, he might have viewed her slightly differently.
She was smart enough to realize that King Henry was batshit mad. She didn't object to him,like Anne and Catherine did,and wisely decided to haul ass. She got money,land,and a title. PLus she kept her head.
Anne of Cleves: She wasn't Henry's cup of tea; not the English ideal at the time. Very gracious of him to let her live. Wonder if today she'd be considered quite attractive.
That is a stupid thing to say, especially since these days people have makeup and plastic surgery to make themselves look better. Nevermind it's just a tacky statement. Sorry.
Anne of Cleves was the most lucky of all his wives. Since Henry didn't consummate the marriage, she didn't get syphilis, like all the other poor wives.
Everything Henry felt about himself he projected on Anne of Cleves he said she stank he had a stinking infected legwound he said she was fat his girth was 52" and if he couldn't get it up it had to be her fault like it was Katherine and Anne's fault he never had a living son by them I love Anne Boleyn but people underestimate Katherine of Aragon her whole lifestory was very tragic and fascinating.
omg im adding u dude, u better read oe of philpa grgorys historcial novels! Catalina of Aragon told the bigget lie in history for the greater god, and soothed a madman from destroying the country. Anne and Anne were beautiful women and mg i wont have enuff pace to finsih wut im saying...
I'm trying 2 figure out what u're sayin! She writes historical FICTION I enjoy her books but her understanding of these people is flawed She and her books have been denounced by historians like David Starkey & Retha Warnicke
1. Anne Boleyn was not (i repeat not) a bitch, and if you think she is you obviously like Jane Seymour &/or Catherine of Aragon (and i have information to prove Anne was not a bitch)
2. Katherine Howard yes was beautiful but she was a mere teen, so of course she did what she did, plus she didn't even love Henry so duh!
3. How is Anne of Cleves so brilliant when she was queen for less then 6 months?
! I agree, besides, many people dont take her side because of her poor treatment of mar and Catalina ofaragon. Kathrine howard was her cousin, yes she did cheat on hm, but hes a frigging nasy old bastard, wh would wanan sleep with an impotent madman??
3 she was indeed brilliant!! shemanaged to stay alive longer than all o his wives. she and C. Parr are the only ones who manage to lived after meeting him!
bitches are awesome :) heh heh. but yeah, Anne of Cleves is awesome. My faves are Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, and Kate Parr. Katharine Howard and Jane Seymour are ok, but I thought Aragon was very boring
the one i hate is Katharine of Aragon, for believing anyone who believed differently that her deserved death and encouraging her daughter to be evil. My favorites
BITCH!! don't be hating on my favorite queen Catherine of Aragon you are so wrong darling, that is a lie she did not encourage her daughter Mary to be evil just beacause Catherine and Mary were both strongly catholics? Mary may learn another thing that was up to her. I know she failed to have a son but that does not make her evil or that she deserves such death or punishment. NO! NO! NO! so watch your words and be carefull of what you are saying. Dont hate her
I'm allowed to hate her, you're allowed to like her. I don't consider Mary evil because she was Catholic, I consider Mary evil because of the burnings.
Look but still, what wrong things have Catherine of Aragon have done so all of you can hate her?? I believe in her. No and I do not hate Mary!. and yeah that was probaly wrong of her, her mistake burning people.
I don't mean to sound rude- but do you consider her ordering of the burnings of 300 innocent people who had never acted against her 'good'? Or are you referring to her as a woman, not as a queen? Because as a woman, I can understand that.
It depends on who u ask catholic Historians say she burned 12 & the rest was Protestant propaganda Others say she was a tool of the Catholic Church just like her grandparents with the Inquisition I feel sorry for the princess who saw her mother destroyed by her father & some upstart but not the Queen who set out to avenge her mother
ok. I'm Protestant myself, so she would have had my neck. I just can't feel sorry for her. My sympathy is for her victims who died in a horrid manner, not her.
I can understand your point of view, yet i must defend her. She was an awful queen but a beautiful, witty woman. nothing compared to Elizabeth, but who couldnt help but love Princess Mary? (notice,i did not say "Queen")
VERY valid point. I c ou've dun ur homework. I cant offer any ecuses for Isabella, but she loved her people, but she was raised that way, like some people are sexist, or rcist (the latter nerves me more than the former)
I LOVE Anne Cleves.
She was very nice. I don't think she was ugly at all either.
genchandy 1 year ago
By our standar ds of beauty now, based on potraits and drawings, Anne of Cleves would probably now be more attractive than Catherine Howard herself (although her portraits have not officially been confirmed as hers, some speculate that her main potrait may be the one of Jane Seymor's sister)
NA60469 2 years ago
She was the luckiest of Henry VIII's six wives, probably next to Katherine Parr.
I read "The Boleyn Inheritance" by Philippa Gregory and I love the way she is shown there, as a smart, intelligent woman, who knew her only escape was to accept the King's will.
andra510 2 years ago 3
The music was written by Martin Luther - "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." It is called the hymn of the Reformation, and still sung by Lutherans on Reformation Sunday, each year.
As for Henry, modern historians now believe that he suffered from diabetes - which would explain why the ulcers on his leg never healed. Many people with it, have gangerous wounds - due to circulatory problems and acute renal failure. Diabetes is a silent killer, ultimately resulting in total system shutdown.
ctx43801 3 years ago
that scares me- my dad has diabetes, and I really love him. :(
GoddessofHyrule 2 years ago
Sorry to scare you, but sadly it is a reality. If your dad follows a sensible diet, and takes care of himself, he should have a long, happy life. Henry the Eight was a glutton, and paid the cost. Plus, healthcare was not exactly stellar back them. We've made a lot of advances. Hopefully your dad will listen to his doctor.
ctx43801 2 years ago
oh, he does. He had a heart attack 8 years ago and he's been on the cardiac diet since then. He's also working out regularly and eating the right foods, and he ALWAYS listens to his doctor, so I'm not worried- I just feel bad for him.
GoddessofHyrule 2 years ago
Back then, they didn't even purify water. People drank wine because it was safer.
devorahacts 2 years ago
Dearest Anna, the one that escaped the beast!
Again hence more, lovely pictures although there are much limited pictures of Anna
The music also sounds like something she'd enjoy.
I must say 2:00 was funny
By any chance are you using certain music to make the video sort of sound like the wives?
KAJAKKtrek 3 years ago
Hi
Thanks for all the comments you left in my vids.
The music is XVI Century music, the music people in that era listened to.
YeOldeTune 3 years ago
No wonder. The music goes really well with all the vids.
KAJAKKtrek 3 years ago
she was the lucky 1...well atleast luckier than the other wives
jessy84das07 3 years ago 6
she dont look that ugly to me i these portraits i know they wont be that accurate because painters had to cover up any distortions etc, but in my opinion the pics of jane seymour in most of them she looks like a dog and anne of cleves looks prettier :S
XxCrazygal2007xX 4 years ago 4
I suspect that she wasn't ugly at all, simply not his type, and the cultural differences caused a few annoyances he wasn't ready to deal with. Her figure was also more womanly than girlish, and he didn't want that. And he's used to having what he wants.
devorahacts 3 years ago 2
I agree.
YeOldeTune 3 years ago
The marriage with Anne of Cleves was meant to settle the war with Germany (to an extent) but in the end it strained it more. When they first met she didn't bow to him like she was meant to because she didn't recognise him! The painting of him he sent her was of a younger him, not... er... fatter. Historians said if she did bow, he might have viewed her slightly differently.
alianafirewalker 4 years ago
I love Anne Of Cleves!!
She was smart enough to realize that King Henry was batshit mad. She didn't object to him,like Anne and Catherine did,and wisely decided to haul ass. She got money,land,and a title. PLus she kept her head.
Kitty273 4 years ago 2
Anne of Cleves: She wasn't Henry's cup of tea; not the English ideal at the time. Very gracious of him to let her live. Wonder if today she'd be considered quite attractive.
blissfullB 4 years ago
she looks like a man
15GALGIRL 4 years ago
I think shes pretty, to bad she had pock marks.
TudorRose85 4 years ago
wat are pock marks?
orkneysnorknie 4 years ago
marks left over from smallpox
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
That is a stupid thing to say, especially since these days people have makeup and plastic surgery to make themselves look better. Nevermind it's just a tacky statement. Sorry.
devorahacts 2 years ago
Anne of Cleves was the most lucky of all his wives. Since Henry didn't consummate the marriage, she didn't get syphilis, like all the other poor wives.
MissBelinha 4 years ago
Henry never had syphilis. This is another myth around him.
YeOldeTune 4 years ago
really? what caused his death in the end then? does anybody know?
XxCrazygal2007xX 4 years ago
Osteomyelitis (sorry, I don't know if I wrote it ok)
YeOldeTune 4 years ago
ive never herd of that, what is it?
XxCrazygal2007xX 4 years ago
An infection within the bones.
mariongotan 4 years ago
i agree justlookin, but she tells it in the eyes of stars that werent completely i the spotlight
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
1. Anne Boleyn
2. Anne of Cleaves
3. Katherine of Aragon
4. Katherine Parr
5. Katherine Howard
6. Jane Seymour
I also dont think AoC was ugly, I actually think she is the prettiest wife.
Ladissea 4 years ago
idiot.
Kathrine(princss catalina of aragon)
Anne boleyn
jane seymour
anne of cleves
Kathrine howard (anne;s cousin, beheaded of jealousy)
thennnn cathrine parr, dont anyone around here read?!!?
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
She wasnt, Anne supposedly was, but Cleves was either really really ugly, or super super beautiful.
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
I think she's stating the wives in the order she likes them, not in chronological order.
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
i think Anne B the best, then i like catalina
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
maybe. valid point, but ive been correcting people literally all day
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
NO offense but u need to work on your typing, then u can try "correcting" people
justlooking213 4 years ago
LOL! Sorry I have good typing I was jst in a hurry.
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
Everything Henry felt about himself he projected on Anne of Cleves he said she stank he had a stinking infected legwound he said she was fat his girth was 52" and if he couldn't get it up it had to be her fault like it was Katherine and Anne's fault he never had a living son by them I love Anne Boleyn but people underestimate Katherine of Aragon her whole lifestory was very tragic and fascinating.
justlooking213 4 years ago
omg im adding u dude, u better read oe of philpa grgorys historcial novels! Catalina of Aragon told the bigget lie in history for the greater god, and soothed a madman from destroying the country. Anne and Anne were beautiful women and mg i wont have enuff pace to finsih wut im saying...
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
I'm trying 2 figure out what u're sayin! She writes historical FICTION I enjoy her books but her understanding of these people is flawed She and her books have been denounced by historians like David Starkey & Retha Warnicke
justlooking213 4 years ago
sorry trying 2 type rally fast, 2 get in what i was trying 2 point out
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
1. Anne Boleyn was not (i repeat not) a bitch, and if you think she is you obviously like Jane Seymour &/or Catherine of Aragon (and i have information to prove Anne was not a bitch)
2. Katherine Howard yes was beautiful but she was a mere teen, so of course she did what she did, plus she didn't even love Henry so duh!
3. How is Anne of Cleves so brilliant when she was queen for less then 6 months?
CCmani 4 years ago
Cleves didn't have to sleep with Henry!
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
! I agree, besides, many people dont take her side because of her poor treatment of mar and Catalina ofaragon. Kathrine howard was her cousin, yes she did cheat on hm, but hes a frigging nasy old bastard, wh would wanan sleep with an impotent madman??
3 she was indeed brilliant!! shemanaged to stay alive longer than all o his wives. she and C. Parr are the only ones who manage to lived after meeting him!
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
I like Anne of Cleves as well. She is my second favorite. Anne B is my favorite
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
My apologies on Anne Of Cleves, i seemed to not take that into consideration at the time i wrote what i said!
My personal opinion now is much different than before (4 months ago)
CCmani 4 years ago
Lol good. She was a good woman. After all, she ws smart enough to et an annulment and the vast awards from it =]
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
bitches are awesome :) heh heh. but yeah, Anne of Cleves is awesome. My faves are Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, and Kate Parr. Katharine Howard and Jane Seymour are ok, but I thought Aragon was very boring
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
my order is...
1. katherine of aragon
2. anne of cleves
3. catherine parre
4. jane seymour
5. anne boleyn
6. katherine howard
nanboleyn 4 years ago
Anna von Cleves..my favourite wife of Henry VIII.
In order:
Anna von Cleves
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine Parr
Jane Seymour
Catheirne Howard
Anne Boleyn
Kimbo1aine 4 years ago
the one i hate is Katharine of Aragon, for believing anyone who believed differently that her deserved death and encouraging her daughter to be evil. My favorites
1. Anne of Cleves
2. Anne Boleyn
3. Catherine Howard
4. Jane Seymour
5. Katharine Parr
6. Katharine of Arrogance
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
BITCH!! don't be hating on my favorite queen Catherine of Aragon you are so wrong darling, that is a lie she did not encourage her daughter Mary to be evil just beacause Catherine and Mary were both strongly catholics? Mary may learn another thing that was up to her. I know she failed to have a son but that does not make her evil or that she deserves such death or punishment. NO! NO! NO! so watch your words and be carefull of what you are saying. Dont hate her
Psychoange1 4 years ago
I'm allowed to hate her, you're allowed to like her. I don't consider Mary evil because she was Catholic, I consider Mary evil because of the burnings.
16pb 4 years ago
Look but still, what wrong things have Catherine of Aragon have done so all of you can hate her?? I believe in her. No and I do not hate Mary!. and yeah that was probaly wrong of her, her mistake burning people.
Psychoange1 4 years ago
ange, I CONSIDER MARY EVIL BECAUSE OF HER PERSECUTION OF PROTESTANTS!
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
mary was not evil. sh was a good wome. read up on it, but if u cant figure it out, talk to me!
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
I don't mean to sound rude- but do you consider her ordering of the burnings of 300 innocent people who had never acted against her 'good'? Or are you referring to her as a woman, not as a queen? Because as a woman, I can understand that.
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
she was forced by hr husband and advisor. she was gentle, fabulous woman, but a horrible queen.
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
It depends on who u ask catholic Historians say she burned 12 & the rest was Protestant propaganda Others say she was a tool of the Catholic Church just like her grandparents with the Inquisition I feel sorry for the princess who saw her mother destroyed by her father & some upstart but not the Queen who set out to avenge her mother
justlooking213 4 years ago
ok. I'm Protestant myself, so she would have had my neck. I just can't feel sorry for her. My sympathy is for her victims who died in a horrid manner, not her.
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
I can understand your point of view, yet i must defend her. She was an awful queen but a beautiful, witty woman. nothing compared to Elizabeth, but who couldnt help but love Princess Mary? (notice,i did not say "Queen")
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
yeah. The YOUNG Mary certainly deserves sympathy.
AndromedaMariaCarmen 4 years ago
Yeah but i have to diss my elder. Mary was turned hard, befre her own eyes and idd not know it. i can only blame it on the ethical standards
You have a valid poin, but so do i. if only Kathrine had accepted the divore. Elizabeth would not be a bastard, neiter would mary. everybod wins
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
VERY valid point. I c ou've dun ur homework. I cant offer any ecuses for Isabella, but she loved her people, but she was raised that way, like some people are sexist, or rcist (the latter nerves me more than the former)
prettyprincessmegs 4 years ago
My favorites:
1. Anne Boleyn
2.Catherine of Aragon
3. Anne of Cleves
4. Catherine Parr
5. Catherine Howard
6. Jane Seymour
If anyone cares . I have kind of an historic crush on Anee Boleyn lol. She fascinates me
herrleutnant 4 years ago
Anne fascinates me as well.
YeOldeTune 4 years ago
It seems many people like/love Anne Boleyn and hate Jane Seymour and i am 1 of those people aswell as you:
1.Anne Boleyn (Always will be)
6.Jane Seymour (never will change)
This is typical me... but i give you a pat on the back 4 likeing Anne Boleyn 2
CCmani 4 years ago
favorite wives
1. Anne Boleyn
2. Jane Seymour
3. Anne of Cleves
4. Catherine Howard
5. Catherine of Aragon
6. Catherine Parr
misspascal101 5 years ago
Just out of curiosity, why is Jane Seymour your 2nd favorite?
CCmani 4 years ago
cuz anne boleyn had the tmeper and the spice!!! lol
misspascal101 4 years ago
A GREAT tribute to Her Majesty Queen Anne -
nee Anne of Cleves
fvkallis 5 years ago
Great
fvkallis 5 years ago
She was my second favorite. I don't think she was ugly..
iloveyoutoo825 5 years ago
she was not ugly henry did not like her because she spoke little english, the english people took to her she was feisty and spirited and well liked.
markwelly 5 years ago