What ended the reign of Francis II in 1560?
Coronation
War
His death
A coup
Answer
Francis II died at the age of 16, on December 5, 1560, after a short illness. The cause of death was unknown, but it was rumored to have been caused by poison. Francis' death was a major blow to the French monarchy, as it left the country without a clear heir.
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