Francis, Duke of Anjou [SEP] father
Francis, Duke of Anjou
Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alençon ("Hercule François"; 18 March 1555 – 10 June 1584) was the youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
Early years.
He was scarred by smallpox at age eight, and his pitted face and slightly deformed spine did not suit his birth name of "Hercule". He changed his name to Francis in honour of his late brother Francis II of France when he was confirmed.
The royal
(16 January 1409 – 10 July 1480), Duke of Anjou and Bar, Duke Consort of Lorraine, Titular King of Sicily and Naples. Married Duchess Isabella of Lorraine. They were the parents of Margaret of Anjou, Queen-Consort of England.
4. Yolande of Anjou (13 August 1412 – 17 July 1440). Married in 1431 Francis, Count of Montfort l'Amaury, who succeeded his father in 1442 as Duke of Brittany.
5. Charles of Anjou (14 October 1414 – 10 April 1472