Francis II

Duke of Brittany (1435-1488)
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Francis II

Summary

Francis II is a human[1]. Born in Château de Clisson[2], he… he was born on +1435-06-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Couëron[4]. He died on +1488-09-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Château de Clisson[2], Francis II…
  • Francis II died in Couëron[4].
  • Francis II was born on +1435-06-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Francis II died on +1488-09-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Francis II is buried at Nantes Cathedral[8].
  • Francis II's father was Richard, Count of Étampes[9].
  • Francis II's mother was Marguerite, Countess of Vertus[10].
  • Among Francis II's spouses was Margaret of Brittany[11].
  • Francis II was married to Margaret of Foix[12].
  • A child of Francis II was Francis I d'Avaugour[13].
  • A child of Francis II was François de Dreux[14].
  • A child of Francis II was Antoine de Maignelais[15].
  • A child of Francis II was Françoise de Maignelais[16].
  • A child of Francis II was Anne of Brittany[17].
  • A child of Francis II was Isabeau of Brittany[18].
  • Francis II held citizenship in France[19].
  • Francis II worked as a politician[6].
  • Francis II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Francis II's image is recorded as François II de Bretagne priant.jpg[21].
  • Francis II is recorded as male[22].
  • Francis II's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Francis II's family is recorded as House of Dreux[24].
  • Francis II's coat of arms image is recorded as Armoiries Bretagne - Arms of Brittany.svg[25].
  • Francis II's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Francis II's noble title is recorded as duke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Château de Clisson[2], Francis II… he was born on +1435-06-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Richard, Count of Étampes[9]. His mother was Marguerite, Countess of Vertus[10].

Career and Affiliations

Francis II worked as a politician[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret of Brittany[11], an aristocrat[28], 1443–1469[29] and Margaret of Foix[12], 1453–1487[30], of France[31]. Children include Francis I d'Avaugour[13], an aristocrat[32], 1462–1510[33]; François de Dreux[14], 1463–1463[34]; Antoine de Maignelais[15], an aristocrat[35], 1463–1500[36]; Françoise de Maignelais[16], an aristocrat[37], 1470–1500[38]; Anne of Brittany[17], a royalty[39], 1477–1514[40], of France[41]; and Isabeau of Brittany[18], 1478–1490[42]. Francis II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Francis II died on +1488-09-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Couëron[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[43]. He is buried at Nantes Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Francis II ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Francis II born?

Francis II's place of birth was Château de Clisson[2].

Where did Francis II die?

Francis II passed away in Couëron[4].

Who were Francis II's parents?

Francis II's father was Richard, Count of Étampes[9]. Francis II's mother was Marguerite, Countess of Vertus[10].

Who was Francis II married to?

Francis II's spouses include Margaret of Brittany[11] and Margaret of Foix[12].

What did Francis II do for work?

Francis II worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Q28152764. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Q28152764. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Q28152764. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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