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French clergyman, cardinal, noble and statesman (1585-1642)

Also known as: Armand-Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, Armand de Richelieu, Armand de Vignerot, cardinal and duc de Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, Armand Jean du Plessis Richelieu, Armand Jean du, duc de Richelieu Plessis

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Known works

Testament politique
An Answere to one question, 1628
Memoires du Cardinal de Richelieu
Testament politique de Richelieu
Traitte ́de la perfection du chrestien