French king consort (1518-1562) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antoine de Bourbon, duc de Vendôme, also called Antoine of Navarre (22 April 1518 – 17 November 1562) was the King of Navarre through his marriage (jure uxoris) to Queen Jeanne III, from 1555 until his death.[1] He was the founder of the Royal House of Bourbon.[2] Antoine was the father of Henry IV of France.[2]
Antoine | |
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King of Navarre | |
Reign | 25 May 1555 – 17 November 1562 |
Predecessor | Henry II |
Successor | Jeanne III |
Co-monarch | Jeanne III |
Born | La Fère, Picardy, France | 22 April 1518
Died | 17 November 1562 44) Les Andelys, Eure | (aged
Burial | |
Spouse | Jeanne III, Queen of Navarre |
Issue | Henry IV, King of France Catherine, Hereditary Princess of Lorraine |
House | House of Bourbon |
Father | Charles, Duke of Vendôme |
Mother | Françoise of Alençon |
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