Francis I of France Timeline of Events

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Francis I of France

Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch...

Timeline of Events

1515

1.1.1515

King Francis I of France succeeds to the French throne.

1516

8.13.1516

The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis I of France recognises Charles's claim to Naples, and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor recognises Francis's claim to Milan.

1532

6.23.1532

Henry VIII and François I sign a secret treaty against Emperor Charles V.

1534

7.24.1534

French explorer Jacques Cartier plants a cross on the Gaspé Peninsula and takes possession of the territory in the name of Francis I of France.

1539

1.12.1539

Treaty of Toledo signed by King Francis I of France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.