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Joan of Valois, Queen of Navarre
1343Jun, 24

Joan of Valois, Queen of Navarre

Joan of Valois, Queen of Navarre (d. 1373)
Joan of France, also known as Joan or Joanna of Valois (24 June 1343, Châteauneuf-sur-Loire – 3 November 1373, Évreux), was Queen of Navarre by marriage to Charles II of Navarre (called The Bad). She was the daughter of John II of France (called The Good), and Bonne of Luxembourg. She served as regent of Navarre during the absence of Charles II between 1369 and 1372.

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    Unigenitus

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  • 25Nov

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