Episode 2 of 3
Predecessor Arrest
- When
- 12 August 1624
- Where
- Paris
La Vieuville is arrested for corruption.
On 12 August 1624, Charles, duc de La Vieuville, was arrested on charges of corruption. His removal cleared the path for Richelieu to assume the role of the king's principal minister the following day.
Sources
- Cardinal Richelieu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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