Illustration
The crown and salamander symbol used by Francis I of France (r. 1515-1547 CE). From the Château d'Amboise, France.
About the Author
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2021, April 01). Crown & Salamander Symbol of Francis I of France. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13764/crown--salamander-symbol-of-francis-i-of-france/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Crown & Salamander Symbol of Francis I of France." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 01, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13764/crown--salamander-symbol-of-francis-i-of-france/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Crown & Salamander Symbol of Francis I of France." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 01 Apr 2021. Web. 17 Jan 2022.
