Queen Joan I of Naples was a monarch who ruled from 1343 to 1382. She was born in 1326 and became queen at a young age after the death of her grandfather, Robert 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 disputes with the Papal States and rival factions within her kingdom. Joan's reign ended controversially when she was accused of involvement in the murder of her second husband, Andrew of Hungary, leading to her eventual imprisonment and death in 1382.