In 1316 the senior Capetian line came to an end with the death of John I at five days old. His uncle Philip the Tall would usurp his half-sister Joan II of Navarre. This episode discusses the lives of two of the Capetian women, Joan III of Burgundy and Blanche of France. Both could have been queen, but were prevented by 'Salic Law'. This episode will also go through a detailed explanation of Salic Law. Get bonus content on Patreon
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