King of France (1494-1547) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis I of France (September 12, 1494 – March 31, 1547) was a King of France and a member of the House of Valois.
Francis was born in Cognac, France on September 12, 1494. His parents were Charles, Duke of Angoulême and Louise of Savoy.
Francis I married Claude of France on May 18, 1514. They had seven children, two died before turning eight, two died at the ages of eighteen to twenty-three. Those who lived to adulthood were:
Francis was very interested in art and liked the artist Leonardo da Vinci.
Francis died on March 31, 1547. He is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica.
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