The Life of Jeanne D'Albret

Fascinating biography of Jeanne d’Albret, Queen of Navarre who was one of the most significant political leaders of her time and a leading light of the Reformation. “Jeanne d’Albret (Joan III of Navarre, l. 1528-1572) was Queen of Navarre, daughter of Marguerite de Navarre (l. 1492-1549) and niece of King Francois I (Francis I of France, r. 1515-1547). She is best known for leading the Huguenots (French Protestants) in the French Wars of Religion (1562-1598) and as mother of King Henry IV of Fra