In which year was Francis II born?
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Answer
Francis II was born on 19 January 1544, in Fontainebleau, France. He was the son of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici. He was crowned King of France at the age of 10, after the death of his father. However, he was not a strong ruler and was easily influenced by his mother and his wife, Mary, Queen of Scots.
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