Antoinette of Bourbon was a French noblewoman born in 1493. She belonged to the prominent House of Bourbon, a significant royal family in France. Antoinette was the daughter of Charles, Duke of Bourbon, and was known for her political alliances through marriage, which helped strengthen her family's influence in the region. In 1513, Antoinette married John III of Navarre, becoming Queen of Navarre. Her marriage was strategic, aimed at uniting the Bourbon and Navarrese dynasties. Antoinette's life was marked by the political complexities of her time, as she navigated the challenges of royal duties and family loyalties.