Francis I succeeds to throne of France

Historical Context Note

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Upon the death of Louis XII of France, his nephew Francis, Duke of Angouleme succeeds as King Francis I. He was to rule until his death in 1547, becoming an important patron of the arts and architecture, as well as scandalising the Western world by his diplomatic alliance with the Ottoman Empire.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Francis I succeeds to throne of France". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14218, accessed 19 March 2024.]

14218 Francis I succeeds to throne of France 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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