Jeanne I of Naples, Countess of Provence called Queen
Jeanne, born about 1326 in Naples (Italy), died 27 July 1382 ,
in Muro Lucano ( Italy ), murdered
on the orders of her cousin Charles
de Duras .
Jeanne went to Marseille on 20 January 1348 where she
received a warm welcome . She swore to observe the privileges of the town
and received the allegiance of its inhabitants. She
signed the letters patent that united the upper town and lower town, ensuring
the administrative unit.
She then went to Aix-en-Provence where the
reception was very different, the barons of Provence clearly demonstrating their
hostility.
Some authors believe that this short stay of Jeanne is the origin of the
strong mythology "of Queen Jeanne" in Provence. Many castles,
bridges, towers and paths are named after her.
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