Anne Cleves (1517–1586) was born in Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and died in Cleves, Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Anne of Cleves 1517–1586

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 14 Nov 1517 · Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Died 01 Mar 1586 · Cleves, Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Spouse Henry Tudor King Henry Viii Of England

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Henry Tudor King Henry Viii Of England

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The story of Anne of Cleves began in 1517 in Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Anne of Cleves married henry tudor king henry viii of england. Anne of Cleves passed away in 1586 in Cleves, Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

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Birth of Anne of Cleves in Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Death of Anne of Cleves in Cleves, Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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: Anne Cleves (1517–1586) was born in Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and died in Cleves, Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Anne in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Anne of Cleves PTP

1517–1586

Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany