Jeanne d'Albret
Queen of Navarre and Protestant leader
Born
November 16th, 1528
496 years ago
Died
June 9th, 1572
452 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Queen of Navarre from 1555 to 1572. Played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion as a staunch supporter of Protestantism. Worked to solidify Protestant reforms in Navarre and promoted the conversion of her subjects. Mother of Henry IV of France, who later became a key figure in the French monarchy, bringing a Protestant perspective to the crown.
Role as a Protestant leader during the Wars of Religion
Mother of Henry IV of France
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