Marguerite of Navarre: Faith over France

Princess, poet, playwright, politician… These are only several of the words that would aptly describe Marguerite of Navarre. Perhaps the most important would be “lover of God and His truth.” She welcomed and sheltered Reformers in her tiny realm, and interceded for them with her brother, the haughty and mighty king of France. Meet this remarkable Renaissance woman who gave the Lord her best—even when it cost her dearly.