
Franz I
Franz I, or Francis I of France, was a significant monarch during the Renaissance, known for his patronage of the arts and efforts to centralize the French monarchy. His reign saw the flourishing of culture and architecture, exemplified by the grand Château de Chambord.
Born on Aug 12, 1494 (530 years old)
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Franz I. is depicted as the patriarch of the Austrian imperial family in a watercolor by Peter Fendi.
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Switzerland:
Franz I. was the French king who ascended the throne in January 1515 and sought to reclaim the Lombardy region.
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Franz I is mentioned in the context of the politics and culture of France.
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