Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna 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.
Joan of Navarre, Queen of England (born 1370)
On June 10, in the year 1437, Joan of Navarre, Queen of England (born 1370). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 10, one of 448 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Joan of Navarre, Queen of England. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on June 10, 1437 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 17 March 2026.
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