Francis

Francis is an English male given name derived from the Latin Franciscus (free man), which seems to have a common origin with the place name France. Counterparts in other languages include Francisco (Spanish), François (French), Francesco (Italian), and Franz (German). Frank and Franco are common diminutives which may also be names in their own right. In the works of Harry Turtledove and/or Laura Frankos, Francis and all its forms may refer to:

Characters known only as Francis:
 * St. Francis of Assisi, historical monk referenced in "Coming Across."
 * Francisco (Ruled Britannia), a soldier and minor character in Ruled Britannia.
 * Francisco José I of Mexico, an Emperor and minor character in The Great War.
 * Francisco José II of Mexico, fictional Emperor in Settling Accounts.
 * François IV of France and Spain (The Two Georges), a king and minor character in The Two Georges.
 * Franz Ferdinand of Austria, historical Archduke referenced in The Great War: American Front and other stories.
 * Franz Joseph I of Austria, historical Emperor referenced in The Great War and other stories.

Characters whose given name is Francis:
 * Francisco Franco, historical Spanish dictator with roles in numerous stories.

Characters whose family name is Francis:
 * Philip Francis, historical British politician referenced in The Two Georges.

Things named for Francis:
 * San Francisco, California, a city which serves as a setting in numerous stories. It is home to:
 * San Francisco Chronicle, newspaper featured in numerous stories.
 * San Francisco Mint, a plot point in How Few Remain.
 * The San Francisco Morning Call, newspaper featured in How Few Remain.
 * San Francisco Zoo, a setting in Curious Notions and "The Fillmore Shoggoth".