Who influenced the government during Francis II's reign?
His wife's uncles
His mother
Both his wife's uncles and his mother
His advisers
Answer
During Francis II's reign, his wife's uncles, the Guises, and his mother, Catherine de Medici, exerted a strong influence over the government. The Guises were a powerful family in France at the time, and they were able to use their influence to secure key positions in the government for themselves and their allies.
The Reign and Legacy of Francis II: A Quiz on the Short-Lived King of France
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