Francis I of France
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Francis I of France
Summary
Francis I of France is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cognac[2]. He was born on September 12, 1494[3]. He passed away in Rambouillet[4]. He died on March 31, 1547[5]. He worked as a politician[6], art collector[7], patron of the arts[8], monarch[9], and literary scholar[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Francis I of France was born in Cognac[2].
- Francis I of France died in Rambouillet[4].
- Francis I of France was born on September 12, 1494[3].
- Francis I of France died on March 31, 1547[5].
- Francis I of France is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[12].
- Francis I of France's father was Charles[13].
- Francis I of France's mother was Louise of Savoy[14].
- Among Francis I of France's spouses was Claude of France[15].
- Among Francis I of France's spouses was Eleanor of Austria[16].
- A child of Francis I of France was Charlotte of Valois[17].
- A child of Francis I of France was Francis III[18].
- A child of Francis I of France was Henry II of France[19].
- A child of Francis I of France was Madeleine of Valois[20].
- A child of Francis I of France was Charles II, Duke of Orléans[21].
- A child of Francis I of France was Margaret of France, Duchess of Berry[22].
- Francis I of France held citizenship in Kingdom of France[23].
- Francis I of France worked as a politician[6].
- Francis I of France worked as an art collector[7].
- Francis I of France worked as a patron of the arts[8].
- Francis I of France's professions included monarch[9].
- Francis I of France's professions included literary scholar[10].
- Francis I of France held the position of king of France[24].
- Francis I of France received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].
- Francis I of France received the Knight of the Garter[26].
- Francis I of France's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
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Origins and Family
Francis I of France's place of birth was Cognac[2]. He was born on September 12, 1494[3]. His father was Charles[13]. His mother was Louise of Savoy[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], art collector[7], patron of the arts[8], monarch[9], and literary scholar[10]. Francis I of France held the position of king of France[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], a grade of an order[28] and Knight of the Garter[26], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30].
Personal Life
Spouses include Claude of France[15], a politician[31], 1499–1524[32], of France[33] and Eleanor of Austria[16], a politician[34], 1498–1558[35], of Spain[36]. Children include Charlotte of Valois[17], 1516–1524[37], of France[38]; Francis III[18], an aristocrat[39], 1518–1536[40], of France[41]; Henry II of France[19], a politician[42], 1519–1559[43], of Kingdom of France[44], awarded the Order of Saint Michael[45]; Madeleine of Valois[20], 1520–1537[46], of Kingdom of France[47]; Charles II, Duke of Orléans[21], an aristocrat[48], 1522–1545[49], of France[50]; and Margaret of France, Duchess of Berry[22], an aristocrat[51], 1523–1574[52], of France[53]. Francis I of France's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Death and Burial
Francis I of France died on March 31, 1547[5]. He passed away in Rambouillet[4]. The cause of death was disease[54]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Francis I of France include Vitry-le-François[55], a commune of France[56], in France[57] and Mount Royal[58], a hill[59], in Canada[60], founded in 1876[61].
Why It Matters
Francis I of France has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Works attributed to him include Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts[63], a statute[64]. Entities named for him include Vitry-le-François[55], a commune of France[56], in France[57] and Mount Royal[58], a hill[59], in Canada[60], founded in 1876[61].
FAQs
Where was Francis I of France born?
Francis I of France was born in Cognac[2].
Where did Francis I of France die?
Francis I of France died in Rambouillet[4].
Who were Francis I of France's parents?
Francis I of France's father was Charles[13]. Francis I of France's mother was Louise of Savoy[14].
Who was Francis I of France married to?
Francis I of France's spouses include Claude of France[15] and Eleanor of Austria[16].
What did Francis I of France do for work?
Francis I of France worked as politician[6], art collector[7], patron of the arts[8], monarch[9], and literary scholar[10].
What awards did Francis I of France receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25] and Knight of the Garter[26].