Claude de France

Claude de France was the first wife of King Francis I of France and served as Queen Consort from 1515 until her death in 1524. She was known for her elegant, influential presence at court and her patronage of the arts. As queen, she played a key role in shaping early Renaissance culture in France, supporting artists and commissioning beautiful artwork. Her marriage helped strengthen political alliances, and her legacy includes her contributions to French cultural history. Claude's life reflected her status as a noble and a monarch's wife, blending political importance with cultural patronage.