What was Francis I's reign known for?
Growth of central power
Decline of monarchy
Isolationism
Economic collapse
Answer
Francis I's reign marked a period of significant growth in central power. He strengthened the monarchy by centralizing authority, reducing the power of feudal lords, and establishing a standing army. Francis also expanded the royal bureaucracy and implemented reforms to improve the efficiency of government. These measures laid the foundation for a more centralized and powerful French state.
Francis I of France: The Renaissance Monarch Quiz
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