Every Leader of France, Ever! From Monarchs to Presidents

“He was crowned king at just 15 years old… and died before turning 17.” “Francis II became King of France in 1559 after the sudden death of his father, King Henry II. Young, frail, and inexperienced, Francis relied heavily on powerful nobles to rule in his place — especially the House of Guise. Behind the crown, Francis suffered from severe and recurring ear infections. The infection worsened and likely spread to his brain, causing abscesses and unbearable pain. In the 16th century, without anti