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Death of Francis I and Succession
- When
- 31 March 1547
- Where
- France
Francis I died on 31 March 1547, and Henry II succeeded him as King of France.
Francis I passed away on 31 March 1547, coinciding with Henry's 28th birthday. Henry, who had been Dauphin since 1536, immediately assumed the title of King of France upon his father's death.
Sources
- Henry II of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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