We delve into the life and reign of King François I (Francis the First), who ruled France from 1515 to 1547. Despite facing significant challenges and experiencing notable failures during his rule, François I remains one of the most renowned French monarchs. He is particularly associated with the Renaissance in France and has left a lasting legacy, particularly in the fields of arts and sciences. He's also responsible for the establishment of New France by sending Jacques Cartier across the Atlantic. Join me for one of the most extraordinary adventures of the Sixteenth century! Timecodes: Introduction 03:55- An Unexpected King 09:02- A Young and Ambitious King 16:50- A Builder King 26:24- A Torn King 32:33- An Old King 36:25- Conclusion Music: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche. Artwork: François Ier around 1530 by Jean Clouet (Louvre Museum). Support the showReach out, support the show and give me feedback! Twitter, Facebook, Mastodon, Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, & Instagram Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Become a patron on Patreon to support the show Buy me a Coffee Get beautiful “La Fayette, We are Here!” merchandise from TeePublic