Episode 1 of 3
Council Appointment
- When
- 29 April 1624
- Where
- Paris
Richelieu joins the royal council of ministers.
On 29 April 1624, the king appointed Richelieu to the royal council of ministers. This initial step allowed him to begin influencing court politics and positioning himself against the existing chief minister, Charles, duc de La Vieuville.
Sources
- Cardinal Richelieu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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