King of France from 1515 to 1547 (1494-1547). Francis I of France was born on 12 September 1494 in what is now France. Francis I of France is remembered as a politician, art collector and patron of the arts, a citizen of the Kingdom of France. Positions held included King of France.
Before and after
- 1494Birth of François Rabelais
- from 1494 to 1559Italian Wars
- 14 April 1494Construction of Frauenkirche
- 7 June 1494Treaty of Tordesillas
- 12 September 1494Birth of Francis I of France
- 6 November 1494Birth of Suleiman the Magnificent
- 1495Construction of Tomb of Askia
- 1496Introduction of złoty
- 1497Introduction of Spanish dollar
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The era
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