See full answer. Keeping this in view, what did Francis die of in Reign?
Historically, Francis died on December 5, 1560 at the age of only 16 after suffering complications from an ear infection.
Subsequently, question is, did King Francis II have an illegitimate child? On the death of 'Bloody' Mary Tudor in 1558, Elizabeth was considered illegitimate in Catholic eyes. Henry II immediately claimed the English Crown for his daughter-in-law, thereby uniting France and Scotland with England and Ireland. Francis and his consort Mary, were now King and Queen of France.
People also ask, did Mary Queen of Scots really love Francis?
The Marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary wedded Francis, Dauphin of France on 24 April 1558. She grew up delightfully charming, graceful and attractive, the French fell in love with her and Henry II of France resolved to marry her to his son and heir, the sickly dauphin Francis.
How did King Francis die of an ear infection?
A huge swelling appeared behind his ear caused by the spreading of the inflammation/infection and his condition worsened. He died when an abscess formed in his brain as a result of the inflammation. Francis II, King of France died at the age of almost 17.
