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Various powers, both foreign and Navarrese, sought to take advantage of the minority of the heiress and the "weakness" of the female regent, which caused Joan and her mother to seek protection at the court of Philip III of France.
Philip saw a territorial gain, while Joan would have the military assistance to protect her kingdom. The Treaty of Orléans of 1275, between Philip and Blanche, arranged the marriage between a son of Philip (Louis or Philip) and Blanche's daughter, Joan.
Mar 29, 2024 · Joan I was the sole daughter and heir of Henry I, king of Navarre. She married Philip the Fair (the future Philip IV ) in 1284 and became queen of France when he ascended the throne in 1285. Why is Joan I important?
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They sought protection from Philip III of France at his court, where they arrived in 1274. Joan I was just over a year old when the ‘Treaty of Orléans’ was signed between Blanche and King Philip III.
Dec 9, 2021 · If she could just betroth Joan to Philip III’s eldest son, Louis, then all her problems would be solved, and she and her daughter would be safe. Philip III was pretty excited about this since Joan would probably rule jointly with his son, which meant — you guessed it — new territory for France!
Philip and Joan's accession signified the end of the 44-year-long personal union between France and Navarre. Although neither succeeded in claiming the crown of France, Philip and Joan were powerful vassals of the Valois king Philip VI as well as successful co-monarchs in Navarre.
Apr 2, 2024 · The marriage in 1284 of Philip’s son, the future Philip IV, to Joan, the heiress of the crown of Navarre and the countships of Champagne and Brie, brought these important areas also under Capetian control. In addition Philip over the years made numerous small territorial acquisitions.
