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1 day ago · This quote encapsulates the ruthless and calculating nature of Cardinal Richelieu, born October 11, 1585, one of the most powerful and influential figures in French history. As the Chief Minister to King Louis XIII from 1624 until his death in 1642, Richelieu was instrumental in consolidating the power of the French monarchy and laying the ...
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6 days ago · Canada - Exploration, Fur Trade, Colonization: The French government supplied more active support after the remarkable revival of royal power carried out in the 1620s by Armand-Jean du Plessis, cardinal et duc de Richelieu.
1 day ago · Cardinal Richelieu (1585–1642), French statesman, prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and one of the early opponents of Jansenism Vergier in his writings insisted on the necessity of a true 'inner conversion' ( perfect contrition ) for the salvation of a Christian; the only way, according to him, to be able to receive the sacraments of ...
2 days ago · In early 1626, Cardinal Richelieu, main architect of the alliance, faced a new Huguenot rebellion at home and in the March Treaty of Monzón, France withdrew from Northern Italy, re-opening the Spanish Road.
2 days ago · At the end of the novel, when ordered to do so by Cardinal Richelieu, Rochefort and d'Artagnan will put aside their differences and become allies and friends.
4 days ago · False position of both sides.—Why the French Reformation had become a political party.—Hidden policy of the court.—War of partisans.—National synod of Charenton.—Expulsion of Cameron and Primrose.—National synod of Castres.—Municipal liberties of La Rochelle.—Plans of Cardinal Richelieu.—Page 247-253. [xix]
1 day ago · Thus, in religious matters (except where Jansenism was concerned), in his dealings with the nobility and the Parlement, in his attitude toward the economy, and in his manner of governing the country, Louis revealed a desire to exercise a paternal control of affairs that might suggest a modern dictator rather than a 17th-century king.
