Louise of Savoy
By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide
Louise of Savoy
Louise of Savoy with her firm hand on the tiller of the kingdom of France
Getty Images / Hulton Archive
Louise of Savoy, mother of Frances I of France, is shown with her firm hand on the tiller of France. She served as regent in 1515 and 1525. (Click on the image to see a larger version.)
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