Search results
Francis II ( French: François II; 19 January 1544 – 5 December 1560) was King of France from 1559 to 1560. He was also King of Scotland as the husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, from 1558 until his death in 1560. He ascended the throne of France at age 15 after the accidental death of his father, Henry II, in 1559.
Francis II (born January 19, 1544, Fontainebleau, France—died December 5, 1560, Orléans) was the king of France from 1559, who was dominated throughout his reign by the powerful Guise family.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
People also ask
How old was Francis II when he was born?
What happened to France after Francis II died?
Who was King Francis II of France?
Why did King Francis II of France become a king?
Francis II of France (January 19, 1544 – December 5, 1560) was a King of France and a member of the House of Valois .
Sep 9, 2022 · Learn about the 16th-century ruler who was the mother of three kings of France, including Francis II, who died in 1560. Explore her achievements, controversies and myths in this article and the Starz series "The Serpent Queen".
Jun 19, 2024 · Francis II was the duke of Brittany from 1458, who succeeded his uncle, Arthur III; he maintained a lifelong policy of Breton independence in the face of encroachments by the French crown. The problems of Breton independence were magnified by the fact that Francis had no sons; the fate of his.