Triboulet Mistook Francis For Queen

According to a popular incident, French court jester Triboulet once slapped King Francis I on the buttocks, prompting the furious monarch to threaten him with execution. Francis reportedly offered to forgive Triboulet if he could produce an apology even more insulting than the slap. The jester replied, "Forgive me, Your Majesty. I mistook you for the Queen."

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