Margaret of Bourbon
Queen of Navarre, regent of Navarre
Born
None
None years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Served as the Queen of Navarre and acted as regent during her husband's absence. Married to Theobald I of Navarre, held significant authority in the region. Managed the affairs of the kingdom during a challenging period and maintained stability. Her tenure as regent was marked by efforts to strengthen the position of Navarre against external pressures.
Regented Navarre during Theobald I's absence
Strengthened the governance of Navarre
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