Birthdate: September 12, 1494
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Château de Cognac, Cognac, France
Died: March 31, 1547
Francis I of France was a notable figure in French history due to his support for the arts and his advocacy for the French Renaissance. He brought Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, and played a crucial role in cultural shifts such as the rise of central authority, the promotion of humanism and Protestantism, and French expeditions to the New World. Additionally, Francis was active in the Italian Wars and forged alliances to counter Imperial dominance, particularly with Henry VIII of England and the Ottoman ruler Suleiman the Magnificent.
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