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Joanna I of Naples

Type Figure Region Italy Time 1326–1382 Also known as Joanna I、Giovanna I d'Angiò、Queen Joanna of Naples

Joanna I was Queen of Naples and Countess of Provence and Forcalquier from 1343 until her death;…

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  1. 1326–1343Naples · NaplesRaised at court as granddaughter of King Robert, she was betrothed to Prince Andrew of Hungary in 1328 and had inheritance arrangements including Provence settled before her grandfather's death in 1343.
  2. 1343–1347Naples · NaplesAfter inheriting the throne in 1343 she married Andrew of Hungary; Andrew was assassinated at Aversa in 1345, provoking military intervention by King Louis I of Hungary and arbitration by the papacy, leaving the political situation in continuing turmoil.
  3. 1347–1362Naples · NaplesShe remarried Louis of Taranto in 1347 and had him crowned co-ruling king in 1348; the Black Death devastated the kingdom in 1348, and she imposed quarantine and religious relief while continuing to face pressure from Hungary and Pope Clement VI.

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