Francis II of France

Francis II (French: François II) (January 19, 1544 – December 5, 1560) was a King of France (1559 – 1560). He was born at the Royal Chateau at Fontainbleau, Seine-et-Marne, the son of Henri II (March 31 1519 – July 10 1559) and Catherine de Medici (April 13 1519 – January 5 1589).

King of France

A year after his marriage, his father Henri II died, and François, still only 15 years old, was crowned King. His mother Catherine de Medici was appointed Regent, but it is considered that Mary's uncles François de Guise and Charles de Guise may actually have been the ones to hold the power in that period.

Related Topics:
François de Guise - Charles de Guise

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François II, who had always been a sickly child, died December 5 1560 in Orléans, Loiret, at the age of 16 when an ear infection worsened and caused an abscess in his brain. King François II is buried in Saint Denis Basilica.

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December 5 - 1560 - Orléans - Loiret - Ear infection - Abscess - Brain - Saint Denis Basilica

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He was succeeded by his brother, Charles IX (June 27 1550 - May 30 1574).

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Charles IX - June 27 - 1550 - May 30 - 1574

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