King Francois I

The day that Francois was born

Sep 4, 1494

He was born at the Chateau De Cognac. He was the son of Charles Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy.

Francois's Marries his second wife Claude

May 18, 1514

Claude was the eldest daughter of Louis XII of France and Anne of Brittany. Claude became Francois's wife soon after her mother died.

Crownded king of France

Jan 25, 1515

He was crowned king in the Cathedrial of Reims. While he ruled he spent large amounts of money in construction and was involved in many war activities.

Resumed the Italian wars

Mar 20, 1515

A Spanish-Imperial army under the nominal command of Charles de Lannoy attacked the French army known as the Four Years' War. Francois began his reign with the recovery of Milan through the brilliant victory at Marignano.

alliance with Switzerland

Jan 1, 1516

This alliance helped France in many battles durring the renisance times.

Candidate for the Holy Roman Emperor's Crown

Jan 1, 1519

This is a octoganal shaped crown. This is the hoop crown of the king of Romans. Most of the kings were crowned with it, but he was defeated by Charles V.

France was Defeated at La Bicocca

May 30, 1522

The battle was lost because switzerland was retreating while the France to flank Colonna's position which was unsuccessful

Defeated at Pavia

Jan 1, 1525

In the four-hour battle, the French army was split and defeated. Francis himself, captured by the Spanish troops, was imprisoned by Charles V and forced to sign the humiliating Treaty of Madrid, surrendering significant territory to his captor.

Francis regained his freedom

Jan 1, 1526

he gained his fredom byconsenting to the Treaty of Madrid
and putting his two sons put into the jail to get him out.

Francoises death

Mar 31, 1547

On his death bed he told his son, "I have been a great sinner. My passions led me astray. Avoid this, Henry. If I have done well, follow that, not the evil!".