Armand Jean du Plessis

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Definition

Proper noun: * Armand Jean du Plessis: A French prelate (high-ranking clergyman) and statesman who served as the principal minister to King Louis XIII of France. He is more commonly known by his title, Cardinal Richelieu.

Usage Notes
  • This term refers specifically to the historical figure's full name. In most contexts, especially when discussing his political or historical role, he is referred to simply as Cardinal Richelieu or Richelieu.
  • It is used in formal historical, biographical, or academic writing to identify the person with precision.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu, was a defining figure of 17th-century French politics.
    • The biography detailed the early life of Armand Jean du Plessis before he entered the clergy.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often followed by his title to provide immediate context: "Armand Jean du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu".
  • In historical analysis, the full name may be used to distinguish the man from the political office or legacy symbolized by "Richelieu".
Variants and Related Words
  • Cardinal Richelieu (n): The most common and recognized title for this historical figure.
  • Richelieu (n): The shortened, most frequently used name referring to him or his policies (e.g., Richelieu's foreign policy).
  • Chief Minister (n): A description of his primary political role under Louis XIII.
Synonyms
  • Cardinal Richelieu
  • The Red Eminence (a historical epithet referencing the color of a cardinal's robes and his influence).
Related Phrases
  • Age of Richelieu: A period in French history marked by his dominance.
  • Richelieu's policies: Refers to the centralizing and absolutist policies he implemented.
Noun
  1. French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)

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