Joan I of Naples was a queen who ruled from 1343 to 1382. She was born in 1326 and became the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Naples. Joan was known for her intelligence and political acumen, navigating complex alliances and conflicts during her reign. Her rule was marked by challenges, including power struggles with the House of Anjou and conflicts with the Papacy. Joan's reign ended controversially when she was accused of involvement in the murder of her second husband, Andrew of Hungary. She was ultimately imprisoned and died under mysterious circumstances.