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Duke of Cleves

A foreign duke, father of Anne of Cleves, involved in diplomacy.

minor

Also known as the Duke of Cleves, Cleves

First appearance: i

Duke of Cleves's tie to Thomas Cromwell is one of the pressures that moves Privy Seal—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as having gone to Emperor Charles to sue for mercy, indicating the shifting political alliances.
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With Thomas Cromwell (professional): The Duke of Cleves is a political ally of Thomas Cromwell, connected through marriage negotiations and diplomacy. With Thomas Cromwell (professional): The Duke of Cleves is a…

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TCThomas CromwellCPCardinal PoleKHKatharine HowardSTSir ThrockmortonMUMagister UdalDODuke of Cleves

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  • Courtly Power Players
  • Protagonist

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