Francis II of France

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1560

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Francis II of France, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Death of Francis II and Accession of Charles IX

   1560

   Role: Deceased King of France and Scotland

   1. 15 December 1560 · Orléans, LoiretDeath of Francis II

      Francis II died on 5 December 1560 in Orléans from an ear infection.

   2. 25 December 1560 · FranceAccession of Charles IX

      Charles IX was proclaimed king and Catherine de' Medici became regent on 5 December 1560.

   3. 323 December 1560 · Basilica of St DenisBurial of Francis II

      Francis II was interred in the Basilica of St Denis on 23 December 1560.

Sources

1. Francis II of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19