Anna of Cleves (1495–1567)

Anna of Cleves (1495-1567) was from 1524 to her husband's death in 1539 the Countess of Waldeck.

Anna was born in 1495 to John II, Duke of Cleves and his wife, Matilda of Hesse.

[2] From 1517-1519, Anna was imprisoned by her brother to stop her from marrying Philip III, Count of Waldeck.

Anna would go on to marry him in 1519, having four children: Philip died in 1539.

Anna's niece, Anne of Cleves, may have been named after her.