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Theobald II was king of Navarre reigning from 1253 until his death in 1270. He was born in the year 1238 to Theobald I of Navarre and Margaret of Bourbon. He succeeded to his father's titles on his death at only fourteen years of age.

His mother acted as regent with James I of Aragon until 1256 when Theobald came of age. He could not make judgements without a council of twelve (a jury) of noblemen. Theobald found support in Louis IX of France, who supported his fellow kings against their vassals with consistency. Theobald married Isabella, Louis's daughter, on 6 April 1255.

He died childless on 4th December 1270, the throne of Navarre passed to his younger brother, Henry I. Depicted here is silver Dinero issued in the reign of Theobald II. It bears the inscription Tiobald rex de Navarie. Image Source: wikipedia.org