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  1. Francis II (François de Lorraine; 27 February 1572 – 14 October 1632) was the son of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine and Claude of Valois. He was Duke of Lorraine briefly in 1625, quickly abdicating in favour of his son.

  2. Francis II (born January 19, 1544, Fontainebleau, France—died December 5, 1560, Orléans) was the king of France from 1559, who was dominated throughout his reign by the powerful Guise family. The eldest son of Henry II and Catherine de Médici, Francis was married in April 1558 to Mary Stuart, queen of Scots and niece of François, duc de ...

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  3. The first Grand Duke of Tuscany is Francis Stephen of Lorraine, named also Francis II, and takes over power after Gian Gastone dei Medici's death in 1737. Married to Maria Theresa of Hapsburg, he rules over Tuscany from Vienna. In fact, he isn't interested in being the Grand Duke since he prefers the Viennese court.

  4. Summarize this article for a 10 year old. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Francis II (François de Lorraine; 27 February 1572 – 14 October 1632) was the son of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine and Claude of Valois. He was Duke of Lorraine briefly in 1625, quickly abdicating in favour of his son. Quick Facts Duke of Lorraine and Bar, Reign ... Close.

  5. Mar 8, 2024 · François de Lorraine, 2e duc de Guise (born Feb. 24, 1519, Bar, Fr.—died Feb. 24, 1563, Orléans) was a French soldier and loyal servant to the French crown, the greatest figure produced by the House of Guise. He fought in Francis I ’s army and was badly wounded at the siege of Boulogne (1545), earning him the nickname “the Scarred.”

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