Joan I of Navarre

Jeanne (or Joan or Johanna) of Navarre (c.1271 – April 4, 1305), Queen Consort of France, was the daughter of Henry III of Champagne and Blanche of Artois. In 1274, upon the death of her father, she became Countess of Champagne and Queen Regnant of Navarre. Her mother was her guardian and regent in Navarre.

At the age of 13, Jeanne married Philip IV of France on August 16, 1284, becoming Queen of France a year later. The crowns of Navarre and France were henceforth united almost half a century. Their children were:

1. king Louis X 'le Hutin' – (October 4, 1289 – June 5, 1316)
2. king Philippe V 'le Long' – (1293 – January 3, 1322)
3. king Charles IV 'le Bel' – (1294 – February 1, 1328)
4. Isabelle – (1296 – August 23, 1358) who married Edward II of England

Their all three sons would become Kings of France, in turn, and their only daughter Queen of England. Jeanne herself died under mysterious circumstances; one chronicler even accused her husband of having killed her.

Sources

• Doherty, P.C. Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II

External links

• Genealogical references