Henry II of Navarre

Henry II, called Henri d' Albret ( born April 18, 1503 Sangüesa, † May 29 1555 in Hagetmau ) was titular king of Navarre. He was the eldest son of Jean d' Albret and Catherine of Navarre, sister and heiress of King Francis Phoebus of Navarre. Catherine brought Henry II in so-called Palacio de los Sebastianes in Sanguesa, so in the house of Navarre family Sebastián to the world. The house still exists in the Calle Mayor 56, and the facade contributes, among other things, the coat of arms of Sebastian family as well as a plaque commemorating Henry II

When Catherine died in exile in 1517, Henry took over their claims to Navarre, have long been disputed by King Ferdinand II of Aragon. Under the protection of Francis I. of France, he took the title of King of Navarre.

After fruitless discussions in Noyon in 1516 and Montpellier in 1518, an active attempt was made ​​in 1521 to establish him as the de facto rulers. The French troops that occupied the country, however, were eventually expelled by the Spaniards.

1525 Heinrich came at the Battle of Pavia in captivity, but for which he managed to escape. He married in 1526 Margaret, the sister of Francis I., and widow of the Duke Charles IV of Alençon. The daughter of Henry and Margaret was his successor Johanna III - Jeanne d' Albret, the mother of the future King Henry III of Navarre. and the French King Henry IV