Which statement about Franz Liszt's marriage is NOT true?

The statement that is not true about Franz Liszt's marriage is that there was a public outcry that he married Clara Wieck. In fact, Liszt never married Clara Wieck (who later became Clara Schumann after marrying Robert Schumann). Although they shared a close and complex relationship, it did not lead to marriage, and there was no public outcry regarding such a union.

Liszt's marital status was primarily defined by his long-term relationship with the Countess Marie d'Agoult, with whom he had several children but never formally married. Additionally, in his later years, Liszt did express reluctance towards the institution of marriage itself and often portrayed a disinterest in the concept. Understanding these dynamics clarifies why the other options about his engagements and his life choices hold more truth in the context of his relationships.