In which year did Francis II ascend the throne of France?
1544
1560
1559
1562
Answer
Francis II ascended the throne of France in 1559 after the death of his father, Henry II. Francis was only 15 years old at the time, and his mother, Catherine de' Medici, served as regent until he came of age in 1563. Francis II was a weak and sickly king, and his reign was marked by religious conflict and political instability.
The Reign and Legacy of Francis II: A Quiz on the Short-Lived King of France
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