Duc de Richelieu

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A French prelate and statesman: Duc de Richelieu refers to Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu, who was a high-ranking clergyman and a powerful political figure in France.
    • Principal minister to King Louis XIII: He served as the chief minister to King Louis XIII of France from 1624 until his death, effectively governing the country and centralizing royal power.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The policies of the Duc de Richelieu were instrumental in strengthening the French monarchy.
    • Historians often study the Duc de Richelieu to understand 17th-century European politics.
Advanced Usage
  • "Richelieu" as a metonym: The title "Duc de Richelieu" or simply "Richelieu" is often used to refer to the system of centralized power and realpolitik he established.
    • His diplomatic strategies were pure Richelieu. (His diplomatic strategies were characteristic of the realpolitik associated with Cardinal Richelieu.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Cardinal Richelieu: The more common name for the same historical figure, emphasizing his ecclesiastical rank as a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Armand Jean du Plessis: His full birth name.
Synonyms
  • Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader.
  • Chief minister: The leading minister in a monarch's government.
Related Phrases
  • Richelieu's policies: Refers specifically to the political and diplomatic strategies he employed, such as opposing Habsburg dominance in Europe.
  • Age of Richelieu: A period in French history marked by his influence and governance.
Related Idioms
  • To play a Richelieu: (Less common, historical) To act with cunning statecraft or ruthless political strategy.
    • In the council, he decided to play a Richelieu to outmaneuver his opponents.
Noun
  1. French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)

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