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Why did Millais's wife Effie get an annulment from her previous marriage to Ruskin?
Due to financial problems
Due to Ruskin's health
Due to non-consummation
Due to Ruskin's career
Answer
Millais's wife Effie got an annulment from her previous marriage to Ruskin because the marriage was never consummated. Effie had been in love with Millais since they met, but her parents arranged for her to marry Ruskin, who was an older man. Ruskin was not physically attracted to Effie, and he was also very controlling and possessive.
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