The leaders chose Charles' own mother, Queen Joanna I, as an alternative ruler in more than title in 1519.

Queen Joanna of Castile pardoned them because they fought in self-defense, and one of the attackers died after the fight from his wounds.

The rebels chose Charles' own mother, Queen Joanna, as an alternative ruler, hoping they could control her madness.

On August 29, the comuneros' army arrived at Tordesillas with the goal of declaring Queen Joanna the sole sovereign.

The comuneros' attempt to use Queen Joanna for legitimacy did not bear fruit, as she blocked their initiatives and refused to sign any edicts.

Seizure of Tordesillas marked a serious defeat for the comuneros, who lost Queen Joanna and with her their claim to legitimacy.

Queen Joanna was locked in Tordesillas by her son.

Queen Joanna had named Louis, King of Naples; he was crowned in 1352/53.

Queen Joanna, however, decided to exercise direct rule over the Prince of Taranto's Greek possessions.

In particular Queen Joanna I chose Aversa for her preferred seat.