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Return of Cardinal Mazarin to Paris

When
1653
Where
Paris
Episodes
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Cardinal Mazarin made a triumphal return to Paris in February 1653. This event followed the defeat of the Prince of Condé by Turenne, a general loyal to the crown.

Episodes

  1. February 1653 · ParisTriumphal Return to Paris

    Mazarin returned to Paris in February 1653 after Turenne defeated Condé, ending his exile and restoring his ministerial role.

Background and detail

Political Context. Mazarin served as chief minister to the Kings of France. His tenure was challenged by the Fronde, an uprising against the government that lasted until 1653.

Military Turn. Turenne, a general loyal to Louis XIV and Mazarin, defeated the Prince of Condé. This military development preceded Mazarin's return to the capital.

The Return. In February 1653, Mazarin made a triumphal return to Paris. This occurred after Louis XIV re-entered the city in October 1652 with his mother and Turenne.

People involved

Sources

  1. Cardinal Mazarin Wikipedia

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