Francis I of France

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

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

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

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