Hans Holbein

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German painter of religious works (1465-1524)

German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)

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Henry was reluctant to marry again, especially to a Protestant, but he was persuaded when the court painter Hans Holbein the Younger showed him a flattering portrait of her. Source: Internet

Hans Holbein died between 7 October and 29 November 1543 at the age of 45. Karel van Mander stated in the early 17th century that he died of the plague. Source: Internet

In this capacity, Cromwell conducted a census in 1535 to enable the government to tax church property more effectively.sfn Fall of Anne Boleyn Jane Seymour, Hans Holbein the Younger The final session of the Reformation Parliament began on 4 February 1536. Source: Internet

File:Ambrosius and Hans Holbein, by Hans Holbein the Elder. Source: Internet

File:Anne of Cleves, by Hans Holbein the Younger. Source: Internet

File:The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb, and a detail, by Hans Holbein the Younger. Source: Internet

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