Anne of Cleves was born in Germany in 1515 and became the fourth wife of King Henry VIII of England in 1540. However, Henry found her unattractive and divorced her just six months later. Despite the short marriage, Anne was given several houses and a generous financial settlement by Henry. She lived in England for the rest of her life, remarrying and having more children, but maintaining a friendly relationship with Henry and his children. Anne died of cancer in 1557 at the age of 42.