Joan I of Navarre was born in 1273 and became the Queen of Navarre in 1305. She was the daughter of Henry I of Navarre and Blanche of Artois. Joan's reign was marked by her marriage to Philip IV of France, which strengthened ties between Navarre and France. Joan I ruled until her death in 1305, and her reign was significant for the political landscape of the region. She was also known for her involvement in the Hundred Years' War and her efforts to maintain the independence of Navarre amidst external pressures.