# Duke of Cleves — Privy Seal character guide

> Duke of Cleves in Privy Seal by Ford Madox Ford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Duke of Cleves, Cleves

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Thomas Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/characters/thomas_cromwell)

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The Duke of Cleves is a political ally of Thomas Cromwell, connected through marriage negotiations and diplomacy.

### [Thomas Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/characters/thomas_cromwell)

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The Duke of Cleves is a political ally of Thomas Cromwell, connected through marriage negotiations and diplomacy.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as having gone to Emperor Charles to sue for mercy, indicating the shifting political alliances.

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