Jeanne III of Navarre was a significant historical figure born in 1528. She became the Queen of Navarre and was known for her strong leadership during a tumultuous period in French history. Jeanne was the daughter of Henry II of Navarre and Margaret of Angoulême, linking her to both the Navarrese and French royal families. Jeanne's reign was marked by her efforts to maintain the independence of Navarre amidst the conflicts of the French Wars of Religion. She was a supporter of the Protestant Reformation and played a crucial role in the political landscape of her time, navigating complex alliances and rivalries until her death in 1572.