Background
Francis was born at Aranjuez, Spain, the second son (first to survive infancy) of Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain, and of his wife (and niece), Princess Luisa Carlotta of Naples and Sicily.
Francis was born at Aranjuez, Spain, the second son (first to survive infancy) of Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain, and of his wife (and niece), Princess Luisa Carlotta of Naples and Sicily.
He was named after Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis" paternal grandparents were Charles IV of Spain and Maria Luisa of Parma. Starting in 1864, Francis acted as president of the Spanish Privy Council (Consejo del Reino).
In 1870 Francis and Isabella were amicably separated and, with time, became good friends, which they had certainly not been while she was Queen regnant.
In 1881 Francis took up residence at the château of Épinay-sur-Seine (currently the city hall). He died there in 1902.
13 May 1822 – 10 October 1846: His Royal Highness The Duke of Cádiz 10 October 1846 – 25 June 1870: His Majesty The King of Spain 25 June 1870 – 17 April 1902: His Majesty King Francis of Spain.