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unusual facts about Kings of Navarre



Magdalena of Valois

Madeleine of France, also called Magdalena of Valois (1 December 1443, Tours - 21 January 1495, Pamplona), was a daughter of Charles VII of France and Marie of Anjou, and acted as regent for her children, Francis I and Catherine I, who were successively monarchs of Navarre.


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Blanche of Navarre, Queen of France

At first, the Kings of Navarre wanted to achieve an alliance with Castile by having Blanche marry Peter, eldest son and heir of King Alfonso XI.

Palacio de los Reyes de Navarra

Palacio Real de Olite, palace and castle of Kings of Navarre, constructed between 13th and 15th centuries at Olite, major seat of the royal court during the reign of Charles III