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Francis I
King of France to whom John Calvin dedicated his Institutes.
Core Belief
"His core beliefs are revealed through Calvin's attempt to influence him, implying a need to understand the truth about the reformed religion and to govern justly."
Worldview
As a king, he is concerned with maintaining order and his kingdom's stability, but he is also susceptible to misinformation.
Personality
He is portrayed as a monarch who is influenced by advisors and whose clemency could be swayed by various factions.
In Their Own Words
"Calvin's dedication is essentially a one-sided address, so there are no direct quotes from Francis I."
"However, Calvin's pleas imply what he would want the King to say or think: to act justly, to hear the truth, to protect the innocent."
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