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Anne of Cleves

Düsseldorf, 8 Jul 1515 – London, 26 Jul 1557

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  • Born8 Jul 1515, Düsseldorfnot verified1 source
  • TitleConsort of England, 1540not verified1 source
  • Died26 Jul 1557, Londonnot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria of Jülich-Bergnot verified1 source
  • FatherJohn III, Duke of Clevesnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 8 Jul 1515

    Born in Düsseldorf

  2. 1540

    Consort of England

  3. 26 Jul 1557

    Dies in London, aged 42

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During her lifetime

She lived through 5 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Düsseldorf.

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The 1510s · Anne is born in Düsseldorf

In the news1517

Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses

Martin Luther sparked the Reformation by posting his Ninety-five Theses in Wittenberg, fundamentally changing the religious and social lives of ordinary people.

Getting around

Traveling primarily on foot

Most ordinary people traveled on foot, covering about 20 to 30 kilometers per day, as they could not afford horses or carriages.

In the news1513

Battle of Flodden defeat

The Scottish army suffered a major defeat at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, where King James IV was killed.

Daily life

Central hearths for light and cooking

The primary source of light, heat, and cooking in many homes was a central indoor campfire, as open hearths were common in smaller dwellings. Wealthier urban households sometimes had their own wells and used specialized kitchen equipment like bronze mortars for grinding spices and three-legged Dutch ovens, known as Grapen, for roasting or stewing.

What people wore

Essential Daily Aprons for Women

Peasant women typically wore an apron over their dress throughout the day because most household chores were messy. This apron often extended to the feet and could also cover their torso.

Music

Carnival Dances and Singing Traditions

During the Nuremberg carnival, butchers performed a traditional round dance in public, which was supported by the city council and accompanied by professional town pipers. Dancers also frequently sang as they performed in these rounds, although some city councils prohibited the singing of shameful songs during the festivities.

At the table

Laborer purchasing power in 1500s Augsburg

In Augsburg, a day laborer's daily wage could purchase six pounds of meat or seven eggs, a peck of peas, and a quart of wine, alongside bread.