joan iii of navarre

Joan III of Navarre was a monarch who ruled over the Kingdom of Navarre from 1555 to 1572. She was the daughter of King Henry II of Navarre and Queen Jeanne d'Albret, and she played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in France. Joan III was known for her strong support of the Calvinist movement and worked to protect and promote Protestantism in her kingdom. She also maintained political alliances with various European powers, including England and the Huguenots, to defend and expand her territory.

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