Francois Ier, 1494-1547 is a biography of the French monarch Francis I, written by Mathurin Lescure in 1878. The book explores the life and reign of Francis I, who ruled France from 1515 until his death in 1547. Lescure provides a detailed account of Francis I's childhood, his ascension to the throne, his military campaigns, his patronage of the arts, and his relationships with other European monarchs. The book also delves into the political and cultural...