Francis patronized many great artists of his time, including Andrea del Sarto and Leonardo da Vinci; the latter of whom was persuaded to make France his home during his last years. While da Vinci painted very little during his years in France, he brought with him many of his greatest works, including the Mona Lisa (known in France as La Joconde), and these remained in France after his death. Other major artists to receive Francis' patronage included the goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini and the painters Rosso Fiorentino, Giulio Romano, and Primaticcio, all of whom were employed in decorating Francis' various palaces. He also invited architect Sebastiano Serlio, who enjoyed a fruitful late career in France. [9] Francis also commissioned a number of agents in Italy to procure notable works of art and ship them to France. William Henry Draper: All Creatures of Our God and King (hymn paraphrase of Canticle of the Sun, published 1919) Bureaucratic reform and language policy [ edit ] The Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts in August 1539 prescribed the use of French in official documents.

At his first audience on 16 March 2013, Pope Francis told journalists that he had chosen the name in honor of Francis of Assisi, and had done so because he was especially concerned for the well-being of the poor. [55] [56] [57] [58] The pontiff recounted that Cardinal Cláudio Hummes had told him, "Don't forget the poor", right after the election; that made Bergoglio think of Francis. [59] [60] It is the first time a pope has taken the name. [f] Patronage [ edit ] A relic of Francis of Assisi Military action [ edit ] Francis I and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V made peace at the Truce of Nice in 1538. Francis actually refused to meet Charles in person, and the treaty was signed in separate rooms.

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But he is deeply sceptical about the way in which the war has developed and thinks no one is really trying to secure peace. What the [Russian] state, activist groups, school and university teachers are doing now is carrying this heritage to our youth, reminding them of it. And the fact that the pontiff sounds in unison with these efforts is very, very gratifying,” said Mr Peskov. ‘Be proud of your past’ Pope Francis (16 March 2013). "Audience to Representatives of the Communications Media" . Retrieved 9 August 2014.

The Poor Man of Assisi". Invisible Monastery of charity and fraternity – Christian prayer group. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Several Protestant groups have emerged since the 19th century that strive to adhere to the teachings of St. Francis. [69] Isaac, Jules (1911). "Francis I. of France". In Chisholm, Hugh (ed.). Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol.10 (11thed.). Cambridge University Press. p.935.Francis was the only son of Charles of Orléans, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy, and a great-great-grandson of King Charles V of France. [4] His family was not expected to inherit the throne, as his third cousin King Charles VIII was still young at the time of his birth, as was his father's cousin the Duke of Orléans, later King LouisXII. However, Charles VIII died childless in 1498 and was succeeded by LouisXII, who himself had no male heir. [5] The Salic Law prevented women from inheriting the throne. Therefore, the four-year-old Francis (who was already Count of Angoulême after the death of his own father two years earlier) became the heir presumptive to the throne of France in 1498 and was vested with the title of Duke of Valois. [5] Bonaventure, Saint Cardinal (1910). Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi. J.M. Dent; New York: E.P. Dutton. a b Hill, George (2010). "Janus (1398–1432)". A History of Cyprus. Cambridge University Press. p.468. ISBN 978-1108020633. Brand, Peter; Pertile, Lino, eds. (1999). "2 – Poetry. Francis of Assisi (pp. 5ff.)". The Cambridge History of Italian Literature. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-52166622-0 . Retrieved 31 December 2015.

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