# Francis II - King of France

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/francis-ii
Reign: 1559–1560
Born-Died: 1544 - 1560
Dynasty: Valois-Angoulême
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Francis+II&go=Go

Brief reign dominated by the Guise family amid rising religious conflict.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry II](https://history-france.com/rulers/henry-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Charles IX](https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-ix)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1559 - [Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis](https://history-france.com/timeline/1559-peace-of-cateau-cambresis)
- 1559 - [Henry II dies after tournament injury](https://history-france.com/timeline/1559-henry-ii-dies-after-tournament-injury)
- 1559 - [Francis II becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1559-francis-ii-becomes-king)
- 1560 - [Amboise conspiracy](https://history-france.com/timeline/1560-amboise-conspiracy)
- 1560 - [Charles IX becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1560-charles-ix-becomes-king)