Queen Dowager
After John's death in 1395, she dedicated herself to the education of her only surviving child, a daughter also named Violante. Known as Yolande of Aragon, a woman who played a great role in the History of France, during the Hundred Years' War with England.
Violant's stepdaughter, Joanna, claimed her rights to the Kingdom of Aragon. Her husband, Matthew of Foix invaded. They were hoping to depose John's brother, Martin, but they failed and were sent back to France, where Joanna died, childless. Violant's daughter, Yolande and her sons also claimed the Kingdom of Aragon.
Violant died in Barcelona on the 13 August 1431. She was aged sixty-six.
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