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Queen Berengaria

BERENGARIA (1165 - 1230) Daughter of Sancho VI of Navarre, she became the Queen of Richard I of England while he was crusading

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Berengaria Navarre Sancho Wright


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In this evocative image from the annals of medieval history, Queen Berengaria of Navarre (1165-1230) is depicted in regal splendor, a testament to her status as the consort of King Richard I of England. Daughter of Sancho VI of Navarre, Berengaria's life was marked by adventure and intrigue, as she became the queen of one of Europe's most powerful monarchs while he was on crusade. The daughter of Sancho VI of Navarre, Berengaria was born into the noble House of Jimenez, which ruled the Kingdom of Navarre in the northern Iberian Peninsula. Her father's death in 1150 left her and her siblings under the guardianship of their uncle, King Alfonso VII of León and Castile. In 1190, while Richard I of England was on crusade, rumors spread that he had fallen in love with Berengaria, who was also in the Holy Land. The two were married in Cyprus in 1191, and Berengaria accompanied Richard back to England, where she was crowned queen in Westminster Abbey in 1194. Berengaria's reign as queen of England was marked by her support of her husband's military campaigns and her patronage of the arts and learning. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and piety, and was deeply devoted to her husband. After Richard's death in 1199, Berengaria returned to Navarre, where she ruled as regent for her son, Henry, until his majority. She died in 1230, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most intriguing and enigmatic figures of the Middle Ages. This stunning photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, captures the essence of Queen Berengaria's regal presence and the mystery that surrounds her life. With her delicate features, regal bearing, and intricately embroidered garments, she embodies the spirit of the medieval queen, a woman of strength, intelligence, and grace.

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