Francis I

noun

1. 1494–1547, king of France 1515–47.
2. 1768–1835, first emperor of Austria 1804–35; as Francis II, last emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1792–1806.

Francis I

noun

1. Francis I14941547MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1494–1547, king of France (1515–47). His reign was dominated by his rivalry with Emperor Charles V for the control of Italy. He was a noted patron of the arts and learning
2. Francis I17081765MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1708–65, duke of Lorraine (1729–37), grand duke of Tuscany (1737–65), and Holy Roman Emperor (1745–65). His marriage (1736) to Maria Theresa led to the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–48)
3. title as emperor of Austria of Francis II

Example Sentences

King Francis I of France typically demanded “to see the clause of Adam’s will by which I should be denied my share of the world.”

From Salon

Gluck’s version of the Orpheus story was commissioned for a celebration of the Hapsburg emperor Francis I in 1762.

From New York Times

While Leonardo is in Rome, skinning corpses, Francis I passes through town.

From Literature

Three years before the letter was written, Charles V had made a peace deal with King Francis I of France.

From NewsForKids.net

Soon, another spoof account - purporting to be Pope Francis - weighed in too: “By the authority vested in me, Pope Francis, I declare @NYC_GOVERNMENT the official New York City Government. Peace be with you.”

From Washington Times