House of Lancaster
Some sources refer to Margaret of Anjou as Queen of France, but her right to enjoy that title is disputed. She was briefly recognized only in English-controlled territories of France. (See main article:Dual monarchy of England and France)
| Picture | Name | Father | Birth | Marriage | Became Consort | Coronation | Ceased to be Consort | Death | Spouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret of Anjou | René I of Naples | 23 March 1430 | 23 April 1445 | not crowned as Queen of France | 19 October 1453 defeat of the English in the Hundred Years War |
25 August 1482 | Henry VI of England | ||
| Picture | Name | Father | Birth | Marriage | Became Consort | Coronation | Ceased to be Consort | Death | Spouse |
Read more about this topic: List Of French Consorts
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