Francis II of France

King of France from 1559 to 1560 (1544-1560)
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Francis II of France
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Francis II of France

Summary

Francis II of France is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fontainebleau[2]. He was born on January 19, 1544[3]. He passed away in Orléans[4]. He died on December 5, 1560[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Francis II of France's place of birth was Fontainebleau[2].
  • Francis II of France passed away in Orléans[4].
  • Francis II of France was born on January 19, 1544[3].
  • Francis II of France died on December 5, 1560[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].
  • Francis II of France's father was Henry II of France[9].
  • Francis II of France's mother was Catherine de' Medici[10].
  • Francis II of France was married to Mary, Queen of Scots[11].
  • Francis II of France held citizenship in France[12].
  • Francis II of France's professions included politician[6].
  • Francis II of France held the position of king of France[13].
  • Francis II of France held the position of Consort of Scotland[14].
  • Francis II of France received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].
  • Francis II of France's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Francis II of France is recorded as male[17].
  • Francis II of France's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Francis II of France's family is recorded as House of Valois[19].
  • Francis II of France's Commons category is recorded as Francis II of France[20].
  • The cause of death was meningitis[21].
  • Francis II of France's given name is recorded as François[22].
  • Francis II of France's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Francis II of France[23].
  • Francis II of France's Commons gallery is recorded as François II de France[24].
  • Francis II of France's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Francis II of France's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Francis II of France's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fontainebleau[2], Francis II of France… he was born on January 19, 1544[3]. His father was Henry II of France[9]. His mother was Catherine de' Medici[10].

Career and Affiliations

Francis II of France's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include king of France[13], a hereditary title[28], in Kingdom of France[29] and Consort of Scotland[14], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Recognition

Francis II of France received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].

Personal Life

Among Francis II of France's spouses was Mary, Queen of Scots[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].

Death and Burial

Francis II of France died on December 5, 1560[5]. He passed away in Orléans[4]. The cause of death was meningitis[21]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].

Why It Matters

Francis II of France has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Francis II of France born?

Born in Fontainebleau[2], Francis II of France…

Where did Francis II of France die?

Francis II of France passed away in Orléans[4].

Who were Francis II of France's parents?

Francis II of France's father was Henry II of France[9]. Francis II of France's mother was Catherine de' Medici[10].

Who was Francis II of France married to?

Francis II of France's spouses include Mary, Queen of Scots[11].

What did Francis II of France do for work?

Francis II of France worked as politician[6].

What awards did Francis II of France receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q24511908. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q24511908. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Q24511908. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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