Joan of Navarre

Joan of Navarre was a noblewoman born around 1370, who became Queen of England through her marriage to King Henry IV. She was known for her intelligence and political influence during a turbulent political era. As queen, she played a role in court affairs and maintained her status even after her husband's death, managing her own estates and supporting her children. Her life highlights the important roles noblewomen could hold in medieval European politics and society.