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Quote by Francis I of France

“I will simply deny you the crown, and..... Live forever!”

Quote by Francis I of France

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Francis I of France

King Francis I of France, born on September 12, 1494, and died on March 31, 1547, was a monarch of the Valois dynasty. His reign marked the height of the Renaissance in France, and he was a patron of the arts and culture, which greatly promoted the prosperity of France. more

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