John of Foix, Viscount of Narbonne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John of Foix |
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| Count of Étampes Viscount of Narbonne |
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| Born | 1450 |
| Died | 1500 (aged 49–50) Étampes, France |
| Spouse | Marie of Orléans |
| Issue | Germaine, Queen of Aragon Gaston, Duke of Nemours |
| House | Foix |
| Father | Gaston IV, Count of Foix |
| Mother | Eleanor, Queen of Navarre |
John of Foix (born 1450, died 1500) was an important noble in France. He was the younger son of Gaston IV, Count of Foix and Eleanor, Queen of Navarre. His family was very powerful in the region.
Life of John of Foix
John of Foix received the title of Viscount of Narbonne from his father. This made him a significant ruler in that area. He had good relationships with the kings of France, Louis XI of France and Louis XII of France.
Family and Children
In 1483, John of Foix married Marie of Orléans. She was the sister of King Louis XII of France. They had two children:
- Germaine of Foix (1488–1536): She became the Queen of Aragon by marrying Ferdinand II of Aragon. Her connection to the throne of Navarre later became a reason for Ferdinand to claim that kingdom.
- Gaston of Foix (1489–1512): He became a skilled general. He fought for his uncle, King Louis XII. Sadly, Gaston died young in a battle in Italy called the Battle of Ravenna.
After his nephew, King Francis of Navarre, died in 1483, John of Foix believed he should be the next king. He claimed the throne of Navarre because he was the next male in the family line. However, Francis's sister, Queen Catherine, was the rightful heir.
The Kingdom of Navarre did not usually follow a rule where only men could inherit the throne. John's claim led to a civil war in Navarre. This conflict lasted for many years. In 1497, the war finally ended. Queen Catherine kept her throne, and John was forced to give up his claim. He passed away three years later in 1500.
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