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Francis III (Breton: Frañsez; French: François; 28 February 1518 – 10 August 1536) was Dauphin of France and, after 1524, Duke of Brittany. Francis and his brother, Henry, were exchanged as hostages for their father, Francis I, who had been captured at the Battle of Pavia .
Jun 17, 2016 · Francois III Duke of Brittany by Corneille de Lyon. The birth of the Dauphin Francis was cause for great celebration, not only for his parents but also for the kingdom of France. After suffering three years with his brother in Spain as a political hostage, he grew up to be a fine young man.
Francis II ( Breton: Frañsez II, French: François II) (23 June 1433 – 9 September 1488) was Duke of Brittany from 1458 to his death. He was the grandson of John IV, Duke of Brittany. A recurring theme in Francis' life would be his quest to maintain the quasi-independence of Brittany from France.
This is a list of monarchs of the Duchy of Brittany. In different epochs the sovereigns of Brittany were kings, princes, and dukes. The Breton ruler was sometimes elected, sometimes attained the position by conquest or intrigue, or by hereditary right.
Feb 28, 2024 · François III (February 28, 1518 – August 10, 1536) was Dauphin of France and, after 1524, Reigning Duke of Brittany. François and his brother, Henri, were exchanged as hostages for their father, King François I of France, who had been captured at the Battle of Pavia.
Francis III of Brittany (28 February 1518-10 August 1536) was Duke of Brittany from 20 July 1524 to 10 August 1536, succeeding Claude of France and preceding Henry II of France.
First son of François I, king of France, and Claude; on his mother's death (1524) he became Duke of Brittany as François III. As the first son of the royal couple he was the designated heir (dauphin) but died before his father.
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