Background
Francesco was the third son of Ludovico II of Saluzzo and Margaret of Foix-Candale.
Marquess of Saluzzo ruler of Saluzzo
Francesco was the third son of Ludovico II of Saluzzo and Margaret of Foix-Candale.
Owing his title to the French King, Francesco couldn"t prevent the Marquisate of Saluzzo becoming a satellite state of France. When John George, last Marquess of neighbouring Marquisate of Montferrat died, Francesco claimed the succession.