Francis I of France

Francis I of France (September 12, 1494 – March 31, 1547) was a King of France and a member of the House of Valois.

 Birth 
Francis was born in Cognac, France on September 12, 1494. His parents were Charles, Duke of Angoulême and Louise of Savoy.

 Marriage 
Francis I married Claude of France on May 18, 1514. They had seven children, two died before turning eight, two died at the ages of eighteen to twenty-three. Those who lived to adulthood were:
 Henry, King of France
 Madeline, Queen of Scotland
 Margaret, Duchess of Berry

 Art 
Francis was very interested in art and liked the artist Leonardo da Vinci.

 Death 
Francis died on March 31, 1547. He is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica.

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