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A Flanders Mare is not the graceful and delicate horse of a queen. In Medieval times, Belgium Horses were prized in wars for their tremendous size and strength.
These heavy, war-like draft horses were typically black and ranged from colors to bay, bay-brown to chestnut.
They were rarely lighter colors like they are today. Many accounts report that Anne was of a darker skin tone, the opposite of the beauty ideal of the time.
When Henry asked Lord Russell what he thought of his new bride he replied that 'I take her not for fair, but to be of a brown complexion.'
so in short Henry compared Anne to a Belgium Horse/mare
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What was Anne Of Cleves The Mare of?
The Flanders mare !
Which wife of Henry VIII was called the Mare Of Flanders?
It was his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, who Henry reputedly called a 'Flanders mare'.Anne of Cleeves' nickname was 'The Flanders Mare.'
Who is the Mare of Flanders'?
That would be Anne of Cleaves, Henry's fourth wife. He said she was ugly and called here 'The fat mare of Flanders's' (she was from a place in Germany, close to Flanders's)
What was the Derogatory name for anne of cleves?
The Flanders Mare.
Which of henry viii wives was called mare of flanders?
none of them, he only had six and i dont recall there one being called mare of flanders, unless he had a secret wife we dont know about !
What nickname did Henry VIII call his fourth wife Anne of Cleves?
He described her as "The Flanders Mare" However, "rose without a thorn" This was for his 5th wife Katherine Howard not for Anne of Cleves
Why was Henry disappionted with anne of cleves?
She was very ugly. He called her "Flanders mare".
What was Anne of Cleves called by Henry VIII?
She was ugly so she was called a Flanders mare.
Did Henry the VIII call anne of cleves a horse?
He is said to have referred to her as a "Flanders mare"
What does it mean for a mare to be in gestion on Howrse?
It means that the mare is pregnant.
What does mare mean in Tagalog?
In Tagalog, "mare" is a colloquial term used to address or refer to a female friend. It is similar to the term "girlfriend" in English, but it does not necessarily imply a romantic relationship.
Does not in foal mean the mare will never have a baby?
No, it just means the mare isn't pregnant.
