Francis I of France I of France

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Francis I of France, called the Father and Restorer of Letters ("le Père et Restaurateur des Lettres"), 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, and Suleiman the Magnificent, his ally. Wikipedia

Also known as:
Francois de France
Born:
September 12, 1494
Died:
March 31, 1547

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