Francis I of France

Francis I (French: François Ier) (September 12 1494 – July 31 1547), called the Father and Restorer of Letters (French: le Père et Restaurateur des Lettres), was crowned King of France in 1515 in the cathedral at Reims and reigned until 1547.

Marriages

On May 18, 1514, he married (1) Claude of France (October 13 1499 – July 20 1524), the daughter of King Louis XII of France and Anne de Bretagne.

Related Topics:
May 18 - 1514 - Claude of France - October 13 - 1499 - July 20 - 1524 - Louis XII of France - Anne de Bretagne

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Children:

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• Louise (August 19, 1515 – September 21, 1517)
• Charlotte (October 23, 1516 – September 8, 1524)
• François (February 28, 1518 – August 10, 1536)
• Henri II (March 31, 1519 – July 10, 1559)
• Madeleine (August 10, 1520 – July 2, 1537) married James V of Scotland
• Charles (January 22, 1522 – September 9, 1545)
• Marguerite, Duchess of Berry (June 5, 1523 – September 14, 1574). Married Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy.

On August 7 1530, he married (2) Eléonore of Austria, with no children.

Related Topics:
August 7 - 1530 - Eléonore of Austria

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