What is Cardinal Richelieu?

Answer 1

Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, also known as Cardinal Richelieu, was a very intelligent and taciturn man. He lived in Paris, France for most of his life. As a child he was very brilliant. He attended school at the Collège de Navarre His father was the Lord of Richelieu. His family was a minor noble family, and very religious. He was considered to be one of the greatest politicians of all time.

Cardinal Richelieu was born September 9, 1585 and lived until December 4, 1642. He lived a very successful life. At 21 he was rewarded a papal dispensation in 1601. To begin his carrier, he was bishop in 1608. Then later on in his life he became a cardinal in 1622. After, he became the 1st Chief Minister of the French King.

While Richelieu was in power, he focused on two main ideas. He wanted to centralize power in France and to adverse the Habsburg dynasty. In 1626 though, he destroyed the position of The Constable of France an ordered castles to be razed. This caused the death of princess, dukes, and more. Because of this tragedy, Richelieu was then one of the most hated men in France.

Richelieu soon grew sick and indefatigable though. He suffered from eye strain and headaches. He couldn't work anymore and worried what he was supposed to do. When he felt as though death was approaching, he named his successor Jules Cardinal Mazarin. Mazarin did proxy and follow Richelieu's steps as Chief Minister.

Richelieu was an exquisite Chief Minister and is remembered to this day as one of the best politicians of all time.

Answer 2

Cardinal Richelieu was a French statesman, who is dead, having died in Paris in 1642. He was not just a Cardinal in France, but also he was appointed Secretary of State by the King. For more of his story, see the link below.

Answer 3

He was born into a poor noble family, and later became prime minister of france

Answer 4

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