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Charles II's attempts to expand Navarrese power; Conflict with John II of France

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  • He was the son and successor of Joan of France, queen of Navarre, and Philip, count of Évreux. Married in 1352 to Joan, daughter of John II of France
  • When Charles continued plotting with the English, John had him arrested at Rouen (April 1356). Soon afterward the English captured John at Poitiers.
  • Then John of France died (1364) and Charles V by military action forced Charles to renounce almost all his major claims in France.
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  • This meant the final loss of all Navarre’s Norman possessions except Cherbourg.
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