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1547 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1547.

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Historical records for France in 1547

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March

3 March 1547

Death of Francis I

Francis I · House / House of Line of Anjou

Death of Francis I

3 March 1547

Death of Henry II

Henry II · House / House of Line of Anjou

Death of Francis I

April

1 April 1547

Succession

Henry II · Paris · House / House of Line of Anjou

Succeeds as King of France, 2nd son of Francis I

Other events (month unknown)

1547

Succession

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

Succeeds as Queen of France, wife of Henry II

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