She was the only surviving daughter of Joan I of Navarre and Philip IV of France, and has a reputation of being one of the most notorious women in the whole of English history.

Isabella of France was often referred to as the She-Wolf of France but was actually a Queen of England following her marriage to King Edward II. Isabella of France Jean Froissart, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons During her son’s reign, she took the place as regent when Louis IX was a minor from 1226 to 1234 and again during a period of absence which stretched from 1248 to 1252. 1225-1235, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsĪfter her marriage to Louis VIII, Blanche of Castile became the Queen of France. Blanche of Castile Maître de l’atelier de Blanche de Castille. Eleanor of Aquitaine lived a long and interesting life, and is still regarded as one of the most powerful figures of her time. She also became the Queen of England following this time, when she married King Henry II. Eleanor of Aquitaine Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsĪs the wife of King Louis VII, Eleanor of Aquitaine was the Queen of France from 1137 until 1152. She was known for being overthrown by revolutionaries and came to her untimely death by guillotine after the abolition of France’s monarchy. As the youngest daughter of Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa, she was born an Archduchess of Austria. Marie-Antoinette was the final Queen of France before the French Revolution took place. Marie-Antoinette After Martin D’agoty (bella poarch of Jean-Baptiste André Gautier-Dagoty), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Today we’re going to meet some of the most interesting characters in French history, discovering what made each of their lives so unique.

Throughout history, there have been many famous French queens whose stories have been shared around the world.

Female rulers in history