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cardinal richelieu

 

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Noun cardinal richelieu has 1 sense
  1. Richelieu, Duc de Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu - French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
    --1 is a kind of archpriest, hierarch, high priest, prelate, primate; statesman, solon, national leader

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Cardinal Richelieu

Description:

Cardinal Richelieu, also known as Armand-Jean du Plessis, was a prominent French clergyman, nobleman, and statesman during the 17th century. He served as the chief minister to King Louis XIII and played a significant role in establishing France as a centralized and powerful state.

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Noun - Proper:

1. Cardinal Richelieu's political cunning and strategic brilliance made him a key figure in French history.

2. Many historians credit Cardinal Richelieu for transforming France into a dominant European power.

Noun - Common:

1. The cardinal's portrait perfectly depicted Cardinal Richelieu's stern and commanding presence.

2. Today, visitors can explore the former residence of Cardinal Richelieu, now turned into a museum.

Adjective:

1. The cardinal policies implemented by Richelieu were crucial for strengthening the French monarchy.

2. Richelieu's cardinal reforms modernized various aspects of French society.

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