Which french rulers had plans for empires in Europe and the Americas?

* Henry II (ruled 1547-1559)

* Francis II (ruled 1559-1560)

* Charles IX (ruled 1560-1574)

* Henry III (ruled 1574-1589)

* Henry IV (ruled 1589-1610)

* Louis XIII (ruled 1610-1643)

* Louis XIV (ruled 1643-1715)