What Happened in March 1547

Historical Events

King Henry II of France

Mar 31 Henry II succeeds Francis I as King of France

Famous Birthdays

  • Mar 1 Rudolph Goclenius, German philosopher (d. 1628)

Famous Deaths

Francis I of France (1494-1547)

Mar 31 King of France (1515-47), dies complaining about the weight of the crown at 52