History GCSE

Marriage and succession

What Marriage and succession means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Marriage and succession

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The marriage Cromwell arranged between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves to secure a Protestant alliance, which failed and damaged Cromwell's relationship with the King.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B3: Key topic 2: Henry VIII and Cromwell, 1529–40 - 4 The fall of Cromwell (study guide)

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Option B3: Key topic 2: Henry VIII and Cromwell, 1529–40 - 4 The fall of Cromwell (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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