Francis III, Duke Of Brittany
Francis III of Brittany (Breton: Frañsez III; French: François III) (28 February 1518, Amboise – 10 August 1536) was Duke of Brittany and Dauphin of Viennois as the first son and heir of King Francis I of France and Queen Claude of France, Duchess of Brittany.
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