Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu

Armand-Jean du Plessis, known as Cardinal Richelieu, was a French clergyman and statesman who rose from modest origins to become one of the most powerful figures in France during the 17th century. Born into a noble family, he initially pursued a military career but later entered the church to secure his family's financial stability. Richelieu's ambition and political acumen allowed him to become the chief minister to...