Francis I
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About Francis I
Francis I was the King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547, succeeding his father-in-law and first cousin once removed, Louis XII. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his role in the Italian Wars.
Francis I's Area of Expertise
Renaissance history, French monarchy, Italian Wars, patronage of the arts, diplomacy, and military strategy.
I geek out on...
...the intricacies of Renaissance politics and the beauty of art and architecture.