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Berengaria of Navarre, Queen and Lord: Making Connections in Medieval Europe

The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Berengaria of Navarre, often forgotten queen of England, forged partnerships and connections across Western Europe during her marriage and beyond. This talk explores connections, friendships, and alliances in medieval Europe.

Wife of Richard I, Berengaria of Navarre's tenure as queen has been paid little attention, not least because she never visited England whilst married to Richard. Politically isolated and personally neglected during her marriage, the marital alliance between England and Navarre proved highly useful to Richard during the Third Crusade. Beyond her marriage however, Berengaria's political skills, negotiations with the papacy and the kings of France, as well as her close friendship with her sister, Blanche, countess of Champagne, enabled her to draw together a series of networks and connections that benefited not only her but also placed her at the centre of a network across Western Europe. This is the story of a woman who defied the odds and emerged as a powerful figure on the political scene of medieval France.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1330-1415

Location & directions

The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Pre-booking available from 15 July via the link. Pre-booking is advised to ensure space.
Booking contact name:
Natasha White
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust
Booking opens:
15 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2024 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

The Arc is located next to Jewry Street car park, which has two blue badge parking bays, opposite the accessible entrance.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
175
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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