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English King Henry IV marries his second wife Joan of Navarre

Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna (1368 – 10 June 1437) was Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Duke John IV and later Queen of England as the wife of King Henry IV.

Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna (1368 – 10 June 1437) was Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Duke John IV and later Queen of England as the wife of King Henry IV. Joan was a daughter of Charles II of Navarre and Joan of France. She served as regent of Brittany from 1399 until 1403 during the minority of her eldest son, Duke John V. She also served as regent of England during the absence of her stepson King Henry V in 1415. Four years later Henry V imprisoned her and confiscated her money and land. Joan was released in 1422, shortly before Henry's death.

Historical Significance

Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna (1368 – 10 June 1437) was Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Duke John IV and later Queen of England as the wife of King Henry IV.

Events Before

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  2. John of Gaunt dies

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  3. Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers

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  4. Turko-Mongol ruler Tamerlane (Timur) destroys Baghdad, killing 20,000 people

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Events After

  1. Earl Engelbert I of Nassau marries Johanna of Poland

    Earl Engelbert I of Nassau marries Johanna of Poland

  2. The Act of Multipliers is passed by the English Parliament forbidding alchemists to use their knowledge to create precio

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  3. Brussels Brabant/Limburg Audit Office is established

    Brussels Brabant/Limburg Audit Office is established

  4. Cosma de' Migliorati is elected Pope Innocentius VII

    Cosma de' Migliorati is elected Pope Innocentius VII

  5. Chinese fleet commander Zheng He sets sail to the Spice Islands on his first major expedition, leading 208 vessels, incl

    Chinese fleet commander Zheng He sets sail to the Spice Islands on his first major expedition, leading 208 vessels, including 62 treasure ships with 27,800 sailors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on February 7, 1403?
Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna (1368 – 10 June 1437) was Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Duke John IV and later Queen of England as the wife of King Henry IV. Joan was a daughter of Charles II of Navarre and Joan of France. She served as regent of Brittany from 1399 until 1403 during the minority of her eldest son, Duke John V.
Why is English King Henry IV marries his second wife Joan of Navarre significant?
Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna (1368 – 10 June 1437) was Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Duke John IV and later Queen of England as the wife of King Henry IV.

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