What is Francis I of France?
[[File:Francis1-1.jpg|thumb|Francis I]] '''Francis I of France''' (September 12, 1494 – March 31, 1547) was a [[King of France]] and a member of the [[House of Valois]]. == Birth == Francis was born in [[Cognac, France|Cognac]], France on September 12, 1494. His parents were Charles, Duke of Angoulême and [[Louise of Savoy]]. == Marriage == 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 II of France|Henry]], ''King of France'' * Madeline, ''Queen of Scotland'' * Margaret, ''Duchess of Berry'' == Art == Francis was very interested in [[art]] and liked the [[artist]] [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. == Death == Francis died on March 31, 1547. He is buried in the [[Saint Denis Basilica]]. {{Monarchs of France}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Francis 01 of France}} [[Category:1494 births]] [[Category:1547 deaths]] [[Category:Kings and Queens of France]] [[Category:House of Valois]] {{bio-stub}}