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How did Antoine de Bourbon become king consort of Navarre?
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Antoine de Bourbon became the king consort of Navarre in 1555 through his marriage to Jeanne dâAlbret, whom he wed in 1548.12
As the daughter of Henry II, king of Navarre, Jeanne dâAlbret was the sole heir to the throne. Upon her succession, her status as the rightful ruler brought the title of king of Navarre to her husband. Antoine de Bourbon, who was the duc de VendĂŽme and head of the house of Bourbon, held this title as a titular king consort.12