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Francis I of France

Francis I of France was born on September 21, 1494 in Cognac and died on April 10, 1547, aged 52.

Born

September 21, 1494

Francis I of France died aged 52.

Died: April 10, 1547

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Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Cognac
Professions
politician, monarch, patron of the arts, literary scholar, art collector
Citizenship
Kingdom of France

More about Francis I of France

Zodiac sign
Virgo

Family

Spouse
Eleanor of Austria
Partner
Françoise de Foix
Father
Charles, Count of Angoulême
Child
Margaret of France, Duchess of Berry
Mother
Louise of Savoy
Partner
Anne de Pisseleu d'Heilly
Child
Madeleine of Valois
Child
Charles II, Duke of Orléans
Partner
Mary Boleyn
Spouse
Claude of France
Child
Henry II of France
Sibling
Margaret of Valois-Angoulême
Child
Charlotte of Valois
Child
Francis III

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Questions people ask

How old was Francis I of France when they died?

Francis I of France died aged 52.

When is Francis I of France’s birthday?

Francis I of France’s recorded birthday is September 21.

Where was Francis I of France born?

Francis I of France was born in Cognac.

When did Francis I of France die?

Francis I of France died on April 10, 1547.