
Cardinal Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu was a French clergyman, noble, and statesman who served as chief minister to Louis XIII from 1624 until his death in 1642. He is best known for centralizing power in the French monarchy, curbing the influence of the nobility, and establishing France as a dominant European power during the Thirty Years' War.
Born on Sep 09, 1585 (439 years old)
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Cardinal Richelieu aimed to increase France's wealth through mercantilist policies.
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