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Navarre
Navarre , Span. Navarra , province (1990 pop. 527,318), N Spain, bordering on France, between the W Pyrenees and the Ebro River. Pamplona is the capital. Land and Economy Navarre province forms the autonomous region of Navarra. The beautiful mountain slopes have extensive cattle pastures ... Read more
Margaret of Navarre
Margaret of Navarre or Margaret of Angoulême , 1492-1549, queen consort of Navarre; sister of King Francis I of France. After the death of her first husband she married (1527) Henri d'Albret, king of Navarre; their daughter was Jeanne d'Albret . Margaret was an ardent supporter of religio... Read more
Jeanne d'Albret
Jeanne d'Albret , 1528-72, queen of Navarre (1555-72), daughter of Henri d'Albret and Margaret of Navarre, and mother of King Henry IV of France (Henry III of Navarre). She became queen of Navarre on her father's death. Unlike her consort, Antoine de Bourbon , whom she married in 1548, she remained... Read more
Pamplona
Pamplona , city (1990 pop. 183,525), capital of Navarre , N Spain, on the Arga River. An older spelling is Pampeluna. It is an important communications, agricultural, and industrial center, manufacturing crafts, paper, and chemicals. The Univ. of Navarre (1952) is there. An ancient city of the... Read more
Henry III
Henry III 1551-89, king of France (1574-89); son of King Henry II and Catherine de' Medici. He succeeded his brother, Charles IX. As a leader of the royal army in the Wars of Religion (see Religion, Wars of ) against the French Protestants, or Huguenots, Henry, then duke of Anjou, defeated (1569) ... Read more
Alfonso VIII
Alfonso VIII (Alfonso the Noble), 1155-1214, Spanish king of Castile (1158-1214), son and successor of Sancho III. Chaos prevailed during his minority, but he quickly restored order after assuming (1166) the government. Alfonso took (1177) Cuenca from the Moors, but later (1195) he was seriously de... Read more
Guillaume de Machaut
Guillaume de Machaut , c.1300-1377, French poet and composer. Variants of his name include Machault, de Machaudio, and de Mascaudio. He studied theology and took holy orders. In the service of King John of Bohemia he traveled through Europe on chivalric expeditions. Later, while in the service of Ki... Read more
Logroño
Logroño , city (1990 pop. 121,911), capital of La Rioja prov., N Spain, in La Rioja, on the Ebro River. It is a farm-processing center noted for its Rioja wine; wood and metal products and textiles are also made there. The kings of Navarre and Castile fought over Logroño from the 10th ... Read more
María de Molina
María de Molina , d. 1321, queen of Castile, consort of Sancho IV. As regent (1295-1301) for her son, Ferdinand IV, she defended his throne against several pretenders, who were at various times supported by France, Aragón, Portugal, Navarre, and Granada. After Ferdinand's death (1312),... Read more
Vitoria
Vitoria , city (1990 est. pop. 209,506), capital of Álava prov., N Spain, in the Basque region. It is a manufacturing and administrative center producing furniture, motor vehicles, and refined sugar. It was probably founded in the 6th cent. by the Visigoths; in 1181 Sancho the Wise of Navarre... Read more

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Navarre
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Navarre , Span. Navarra , province (1990 pop...Pamplona is the capital. Land and Economy Navarre province forms the autonomous region of...The population of northern and western Navarre is largely of Basque stock, and the early...
Margaret of Navarre
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Margaret of Navarre or Margaret of Angoulême , 1492-1549, queen consort of Navarre; sister of King Francis I of France. After...married (1527) Henri d'Albret, king of Navarre; their daughter was Jeanne d'Albret . Margaret...
Marguerite De Navarre (Marguerite D'Angoulême, Marguerite de Valois; 1492–1549)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World MARGUERITE DE NAVARRE (Marguerite d'Angoul ê me...1492 – 1549) MARGUERITE DE NAVARRE (Marguerite d'Angoul ê me...through her first marriage and queen of Navarre by her second, to Henry d'Albret in...
Joan of Navarre
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Joan of Navarre ( c. 1370–1437), queen of Henry IV. A daughter of Charles the Bad, king of Navarre, Joan married John IV, duke of Brittany, in 1386; they had eight children. After his death in 1399, she acted as regent for...
Henry of Navarre
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Henry of Navarre see Henry IV , king of France.
Marguerite of Navarre
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Marguerite of Navarre, see Heptameron .
Basques
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Basques in the three Basque provs. and Navarre, Spain; some 250,000 in Labourd, Soule, and Lower Navarre, France; and communities of various...founded, at Pamplona, the kingdom of Navarre , which under Sancho III (1000-1035...
Henry IV
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...Jeanne d'Albret, daughter of the king of Navarre. Henry's parents were sympathetic to...grandfather, Henri d'Albret, the king of Navarre, and, after his grandfather's death in 1555, by his mother, now queen of Navarre. He was trained in physical as well as...
Henry IV (France) (1553–1610; Ruled 1589–1610)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World ...x2013; 1610), king of France and Navarre. Henry IV helped to end the Wars of Religion...mother, Jeanne d'Albret, queen of Navarre (ruled 1555 – 1572), ruled...As a result, the question of Henry of Navarre's confessional allegiances became the...
Pamplona
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...1990 pop. 183,525), capital of Navarre , N Spain, on the Arga River. An older...paper, and chemicals. The Univ. of Navarre (1952) is there. An ancient city of...Pamplona, later called the kingdom of Navarre, was founded. Pamplona remained the...

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Navarre
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Navarre an autonomous region of northern Spain, on the border with France; capital, Pamplona. It represents the southern part of the former kingdom of Navarre, which was conquered by Ferdinand in 1512 and attached to Spain, while...
Joan of Navarre
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Joan of Navarre ( c. 1370–1437), queen of Henry IV. A daughter of Charles the Bad, king of Navarre, Joan married John IV, duke of Brittany, in 1386. After his death in 1399, she acted as regent for Duke John V until his inauguration...
Oresme, Nicole
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...appears in the records of the College of Navarre at Paris as the holder of a scholarship...holders in theology at the College of Navarre at Paris in 1348. Moreover, in the same...became grand master of the College of Navarre in 1356. His friendship with the dauphin...
Three Henrys, War of the
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...GUISE to exclude the Huguenot Henry of Navarre from the succession to the French throne...Bourbon as his heir instead of Henry of Navarre. In the ensuing conflict, Henry III...League or Huguenot hands, and Henry of Navarre became king as HENRY IV .
St. Germain
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 ST. GERMAIN Born: Ludovic Navarre; Boulogne-Billancourt, France Genre: Electronica Best-selling...Bay Spleen" Noted composer, producer, and mix master Ludovic Navarre, known by his stage name St. Germain, became one of the leading...
Ailly, Pierre D’
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...cosmography . D ’ Ailly studied at the College of Navarre of the University of Paris, where he received his doctorate of theology in 1381. He was grand master of Navarre from 1384 to 1389, and from 1389 to 1395 he was chancellor of...
French Wars of Religion
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...grew more militant after the BOURBON Huguenot leader Henry of Navarre became heir to the French throne in 1584. The resulting War...89), ended with the assassination of Henry III. Henry of Navarre fought on, overcame the League, and drove its Spanish allies...
Henry IV
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Henry IV (or Henry of Navarre ) (1553–1610) King of France (1589–1610). As king of Navarre, Henry was the leader of Huguenot forces in the latter stages of the French Wars of Religion, but on succeeding the Catholic...
Branagh, Kenneth
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Shakespeare's Henry V ; also appeared in the RSC's Hamlet (as Laertes) and Love's Labour's Lost (as the King of Navarre), playing the three roles in repertory in Stratford and London, 1984–85; wrote and directed play Tell Me Honestly...
Camus, Charles-Étienne-Louis
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...He early evidenced mathematical and mechanical abilities that induced his parents to send him to the Coll è ge de Navarre. He subsequently continued to study mathematics (with Varignon) and also undertook work in civil and military architecture...

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NAVARRE HOPES TO PROVE CRITICS WRONG.(SPORTS)(MIKE LUCAS)(Column)
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Navarre the man in charge
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Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 12/24/2003; 700+ words ; ...Staff Writer DANA POINT - Quarterback John Navarre's closing argument on the debate surrounding...that's just the reality of it.'' If Navarre's answer seems a little smug, it is...with a successful season under his belt, Navarre has achieved a sense of vindication...
Navarre in eye of storm for Michigan; Wolverines QB quieting loud crowd of critics
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PR Newswire; 11/18/2002; 700+ words ; Navarre Corporation , a leading distributor and...numerous shareholder inquiries related to Navarre's significant share transaction volume...opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding Navarre Corporation's performance made by this...
Navarre Agrees to Acquire FUNimation, a Leading Provider and Licensor of Anime and Children's Entertainment.
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Navarre and Digital Entertainment Announce Management Promotions.
Business Wire; 1/13/2000; 700+ words ; ...President and Chief Executive Officer of Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVR) announced...Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Navarre. In addition, Mr. Ian Warfield has...President and Chief Financial Officer of Navarre and in November 1999, assumed the position...
Navarre Corporation To Release Fiscal Third Quarter Results On January 21.
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Navarre Corporation to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results On October 20, 2003.
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Navarre Corporation and Universal Music Canada Sign Multi-Year Distribution Deal.
PR Newswire; 5/10/2004; 700+ words ; Universal to Handle Navarre's Independent Releases in Canada Navarre Corporation , a leading distributor and publisher of...the agreement Universal Music Canada will distribute Navarre Entertainment Media's independent music content in...