Cardinal Richelieu

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cardinal Richelieu
Occupation	Religious Leader
Date Of Birth	Sep 9, 1585(1585-09-09)
Age	439
Date Of Death	December 4, 1642
Birthplace	Paris
Country	France
Birth City	Île-de-France
Horoscope	Virgo

Cardinal Richelieu Biography

Cardinal Richelieu is one of the most popular and richest Religious Leader who was born on September 9, 1585 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. The powerful 17th-century political and religious leader was Chief Minister to King Louis XIII. He also served as French Secretary of State. He was a key player in the defeat of the European Habsburgs and the victory of France in the Thirty Year’s War.

Richelieu is fictionalized as a main character of A fictionalized version of Richelieu appears as a main character in Alexandre Dumas‘ famous novel The Three Musketeers.’ famous novel The Three Musketeers.

He was born Armand Jean du Plessis. He is the fourth child of Francois du Plessis & Susanne De La Porte.

Cardinal Richelieu Net Worth

Cardinal Richelieu is one of the richest Religious Leader from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cardinal Richelieu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied philosophy in his teen years and received military training. He was ordained Bishop of Lucon in his twenties.

He was a notable arts patron and founded the famous Academie Francaise.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Cardinal Richelieu Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Cardinal Ranked on the list of most popular Religious Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Cardinal Richelieu celebrates birthday on September 9 of every year.

What was Cardinal Richelieu known for?

As an advocate for Samuel de Champlain and New France, he founded the Compagnie des Cent-Associés; he also negotiated the 1632 Treaty of Saint- Germain-en-Laye under which Quebec City returned to French rule after its loss in 1629. Richelieu is also known for being the inventor of the table knife.

What did Cardinal Richelieu do to the Huguenots?

absolutism, Richelieu also came into conflict with the Huguenots. He believed that their right under the Edict of Nantes to maintain armed fortresses weakened the king’s position at home and abroad. Protestant rebellions in 1625 and 1627 persuaded the cardinal of the need for a direct confrontation.

When was Cardinal Richelieu power?

Richelieu became a Cardinal in 1622, and most scholars agree he came to power in 1624 when he became firmly entrenched in his role as the Chief Minister to King Louis XIII. The Queen Mother may have made her peace with her son Louis, but she did not forgive Richelieu so easily.

How did Richelieu change France?

Richelieu was one of the greatest figures in Early Modern Europe. He changed France from a feudal society into a modern state. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Absolute Monarchy in France because he managed to curb the power of the French nobility.

Why was Cardinal Richelieu so important to the history of France?

Richelieu’s time as chief minister is notable for many reasons. He attacked the Huguenots; reformed the navy and army; crushed any rebellions and advanced royal absolutism; he raised money by any methods required and he supervised a foreign policy that was designed to make France the greatest power in Europe.