Francis

[ fran-sis ]
/ ˈfræn sɪs /

noun

a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “Frenchman.”

Definition for francis (2 of 3)

Francis I

noun

1494–1547, king of France 1515–47.
1768–1835, first emperor of Austria 1804–35; as Francis II, last emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1792–1806.

Definition for francis (3 of 3)

Francis II

noun

Francis I(def 2).

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British Dictionary definitions for francis (1 of 3)

Francis
/ (ˈfrɑːnsɪs) /

noun

Dick, full name Richard Stanley Francis . 1920–2010, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995)
Sir Philip . 1740–1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769–72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788–95)

British Dictionary definitions for francis (2 of 3)

Francis I

noun

1494–1547, king of France (1515–47). His reign was dominated by his rivalry with Emperor Charles V for the control of Italy. He was a noted patron of the arts and learning
1708–65, duke of Lorraine (1729–37), grand duke of Tuscany (1737–65), and Holy Roman Emperor (1745–65). His marriage (1736) to Maria Theresa led to the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–48)
title as emperor of Austria of Francis II

British Dictionary definitions for francis (3 of 3)

Francis II

noun

1544–60, king of France (1559–60); son of Henry II and Catherine de' Medici; first husband of Mary, Queen of Scots
1768–1835, last Holy Roman Emperor (1792–1806) and, as Francis I, first emperor of Austria (1804–35). The Holy Roman Empire was dissolved (1806) following his defeat by Napoleon at Austerlitz