Francis I of France
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Francis I of France (September 12, 1494 - March 31, 1547) was a King of France and a member of the house of Valois.
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[change] Birth
Francis was born in Cognac, France on September 12, 1494. His parents were Charles, Duke of Angoulême and Louise of Savoy.
[change] Marriage
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:
- Henry, King of France
- Madeline, Queen of Scotland
- Margaret, Duchess of Berry
[change] Art
Francis was very interested in art and liked the artist Leonardo da Vinci.
[change] Death
Francis died on March 31, 1547. He is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica.
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