Francis II

Summary

Francis II is a human^[1]. Born in Château de Clisson^[2], he… he was born on June 23, 1435^[3]. He died in Couëron^[4]. He died on September 9, 1488^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Château de Clisson^[2], Francis II…
• Francis II died in Couëron^[4].
• Francis II was born on June 23, 1435^[3].
• Francis II died on September 9, 1488^[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 is recorded as male^[21].
• Francis II's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Francis II's family is recorded as House of Dreux^[23].
• Francis II's noble title is recorded as count^[24].
• Francis II's noble title is recorded as duke^[25].
• Francis II's Commons category is recorded as François II de Bretagne^[26].
• Francis II's unmarried partner is recorded as Antoinette de Maignelais^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Château de Clisson^[2], Francis II… he was born on June 23, 1435^[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 September 9, 1488^[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 has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

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].