Francis Ier: The Last King-Knight and the First Modern King
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Francis Ier, Renaissance, France, Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy, Arts, Letters, Culture, History
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Discover the life and reign of Francis Ier, the emblematic king of the 16th century, who marked the beginning of the Renaissance in France. From his brilliant military victories to his cultural achievements, Francis Ier's legacy continues to inspire and fascinate historians and art lovers alike. This document provides an in-depth analysis of his domestic and foreign policies, as well as his impact on the arts and letters.
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[...] He had the previous construction destroyed, except for the keep, and called on Italian artists to ensure the construction and decoration of his palace. Aerial view of the Château de Fontainebleau Conclusion Francis Ier, emblematic king of the 16th century, was at the same time the last king-knight and the first modern king." He managed to preserve the kingdom territory, limit imperial power, but he did not achieve his Italian dream. Grand amateur of art, he he brought the Renaissance to France. [...]
[...] The arts and letters Francis 1ster is a king passionate by culture. He supports and protects humanists and artists. He brings from Italy Léonard de Vinci, Benvenuto Cellini, and the Practice and many works. In 1530, he founded them Collège de France in charge of gathering the scholars (scholars) of his time. He created the legal deposit for books in 1537 which obliges to deposit at the library of France all printed books or entered in France. François 1er had lived since his childhood in the Château d'Amboise. [...]
[...] He was then dubbed knight by Bayard on the battlefield of Marignan. This victory allowed him to make peace with the Pope Léon X in 1516 and the Swiss. The Milanese remained in France; we thought the wars in Italy were over and peace restored in Europe for a long time. The Battle of Marignano More Charles Ihe of Habsburg, King of Spain, est elected against him in 1519 Holy Roman Emperor (Charles and the Habsburgs encircle France. Also the Wars of Italy, Until then, limited geographically, become a large conflict where all of Europe is engaged. [...]
[...] He belongs to the branch of Valois-Angoulême, the Capetian dynasty. Wives: Eleanor of Habsburg July 1530) - Claude of France (18 May 1514). 8 children: including Henry II his second son who he will succeed him. Coronation: Reims Cathedral His reign lasted from 1515 to 1547. His emblem: the salamander. His motto: 'Nutrisco et extinguo': I nourish (the good fire) and I extinguish (the bad fire). The accession of Francis 1st: François, Duke of Angoulême, is a handsome horseman, he is very tall 1m 99, and he is broad-shouldered. [...]
[...] To regain his freedom, he signs the Treaty of Madrid (1526) by which he renounces Italy and promises to leave Burgundy. Released, he returns to this agreement and resumes the war. In 1529, he signs with the Emperor the Treaty of Cambrai where each of the two adversaries renounces, François 1he keeps Burgundy, but aband abandons the Milanese. Domestic Policy At the beginning of his reign, France is a prosperous country thanks to precious metals, the circulation of currency with the arrival of the first American galleons, and demographic expansion. [...]
