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.
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.
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
Battle of Vorskla: Tatars defeat Russians and Lithuanians
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John of Gaunt dies
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Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
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Turko-Mongol ruler Tamerlane (Timur) destroys Baghdad, killing 20,000 people
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English Catholic priest William Sawtrey convicted of heresy and later becomes 1st Lollard martyr to be publicly burnt at
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Events After
Earl Engelbert I of Nassau marries Johanna of Poland
Earl Engelbert I of Nassau marries Johanna of Poland
The Act of Multipliers is passed by the English Parliament forbidding alchemists to use their knowledge to create precio
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Brussels Brabant/Limburg Audit Office is established
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Cosma de' Migliorati is elected Pope Innocentius VII
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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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Earl Engelbert I of Nassau marries Johanna of Poland
Earl Engelbert I of Nassau marries Johanna of Poland
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.