Francis I (September 12, 1494 – March 31, 1547), was crowned King of France in 1515 in the cathedral at Reims and reigned until 1547. Francis I is considered to be France's first Renaissance monarch. His reign saw France make immense cultural advances. He was a contemporary of King Henry VIII of England and of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, his great rivals. (via Wikipedia)

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About Francis I of France

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Preceded By: Louis XII

Spouse: Claude, Duchess of Brittany
Eleanor of Habsburg

Succeeded By: Henry II

Father: Charles, Count of Angoulême

Name: Francis I

Children: Francis III, Duke of Brittany
Henry II
Charles, Duke of Orléans
Margaret, Duchess of Savoy
Madeleine, Queen of Scotland

Birthplace: Cognac, Charente, France

Birth Date: Sep 12, 1494

Reign: 1 January 1515 – 31 March 1547

Death Date: Mar 31, 1547

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