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Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves became the fourth wife of Henry VIII without first having been seen by him; the aim being to consolidate the Protestant alliance with Germany. On her arrival in England the King described her as "the Flanders mare." Doomed from the outset the marriage lasted only 6 months. The Royal Doulton Anne of Cleves HN3356 is beautifully portrayed by Pauline Parsons in a limited edition figurine from the immensely popular Royal Doulton Collection The Six Wives of King Henry VIII. Anne of Cleves is supplied with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Supplied in Royal Doulton box Designer: Pauline Parsons Height: 6.25 15.9cm Issued: 1991 Made in England
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