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1519 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1519.

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Historical records for France in 1519

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February

17 February 1519

Birth of Francis II

Guise, Francis · Bar-le-Duc · House / House of Guise

Birth of Francis II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Duke of Aumale

Other events (month unknown)

1519

Birth of Catherine de Medici

Catherine de Medici · Regent · House / House of Line of Anjou

Birth of Catherine de Medici

1519

Birth of Henry II

Henry II · House / House of Line of Anjou

Birth of Henry II, son of Francis I

1519

Election

Francis I · Paris · House / House of Line of Anjou

Defeated in election for the Imperial throne by Charles I of Spain, Emperor Charles V

1519

Succession

Francis I · Paris · House / House of Line of Anjou

Defeated in election for the Imperial throne by Charles I of Spain, Emperor Charles V

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