Of all I had, only honour and life have been spared.
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| Birth: | 12th September, 1494 |
| Death: | 31st March, 1547 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Royalty |
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Francis I was born in Château de Cognac, France. He was the first King of France from the Angoulême branch of the House of Valois, reigning from 1515 until his death. He was the son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII, who died without a male heir.
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