John III of Navarre
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Oct 10, 2026
Phil ChenevertNARRATOR
Author's note, in the year 1512, Navarre was annexed by Ferdinand of Spain.
Phil ChenevertNARRATOR
Nine years later, Jean d'Albret, the rightful heir, assisted by the French, made an attempt to regain it.
Phil ChenevertNARRATOR
The sympathies of the Navarrese were entirely with the invading army, which advanced without hindrance to the walls of Pamplona, the capital, which had been hurriedly and partially fortified by the Spaniards.
Phil ChenevertNARRATOR
The French made their entrance into the citadel on May 20th, 1521.