Historical Events tagged with "annulment"
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Henry VIII's Marriage to Anne of Cleves Annulled
King Henry VIII of England annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves after just six months. The marriage, initially arranged for political alliance, quickly proved to be unfruitful as Henry found Anne physically unattractive. The annulment was granted on the grounds of non-consummation and Anne's pre-contract to marry another man, leading to her receiving a generous settlement and the title of the King’s sister.
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King Louis VII of France's marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine was annulled on March 21, 1152. The marriage, which had lasted nearly 15 years, was declared invalid due to consanguinity, as both parties were related within the prohibited degrees. Eleanor, who possessed a vast amount of land through her marriage, was a powerful figure in medieval Europe. Her annulment allowed her to remarry and subsequently led to her marriage with Henry II of England, which significantly altered the political landscape of the time.
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