house of Évreux

French royal house

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The House of Évreux was a French royal house that held the throne of Navarre. Charles II of Navarre, also known as Charles the Bad, was a prominent figure, born in 1332. He made attempts to expand Navarrese power in both France and Spain. His son, Charles III, pursued a policy of peace and ceded territories, including Cherbourg and the countship of Évreux, to Charles VI of France in exchange for Nemours. Évreux is also a town in Normandy, France, which has a history of being sacked and burned during medieval wars.123

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Capetian dynasty
…kings of Hungary (1310–82); the house of Évreux, with three kings of Navarre (1328–1425); the second Capetian house of Anjou, with five counts of Provence (1382–1481); and other lesser branches.
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…kings of Hungary (1310–82); the house of Évreux, with three kings of Navarre (1328–1425); the second Capetian house of Anjou, with five counts of Provence (1382–1481); and other lesser branches.
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