Abstract
Family relationships were the foundation of dynastic monarchy and provided a crucial basis for the support of the rule of a reigning queen, who was arguably in a far more vulnerable position than that of her male counterparts. This article will examine the situation of the queens regnant of Navarre, between 1274 and 1517 with particular regard to their relationship with their natal and marital families. It will highlight various examples which demonstrate the key support that reigning queens received from their family members, which was especially vital in times of crisis. While the paper will also discuss episodes of conflict and tension within the queens’ family over the succession, it will ultimately argue that support from within the dynasty and from her ruling partner, the king consort, played a vital role in securing and maintaining the rule of a reigning queen.
Highlights
Abbreviations usedPalabras clave: reino de Navarra; reina gobernadora; rey consorte; relaciones dinásticas; dinastía Capeta; dinastía de Evreux; dinastía Trastámara
This article will examine the situation of the queens regnant of Navarre, between 1274 and 1517 with particular regard to their relationship with their natal and marital families. It will highlight various examples which demonstrate the key support that reigning queens received from their family members, which was especially vital in times of crisis
The most fundamental aspect of rulership is first gaining and retaining the crown and the power that comes with it. This is the key premise of Machiavelli’s famous political manual The Prince, which was written during the lifetime of the last Navarrese queen in this study in the early sixteenth century
Summary
Palabras clave: reino de Navarra; reina gobernadora; rey consorte; relaciones dinásticas; dinastía Capeta; dinastía de Evreux; dinastía Trastámara
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