Historedia
Person

Cardinal Richelieu

Events
5
Episodes
8
Years
1619–1635

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Cardinal Richelieu, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Treaty of Angoulême ends civil war in France

    1619

    Role: Negotiator

    1. 30 April 1619 · Angoulême, FranceSigning of the Treaty

      The treaty was signed on 30 April 1619 in Angoulême, ending the civil war between the Queen and King.

  2. Richelieu appointed chief minister

    1624

    Role: Appointed principal minister

    1. 29 April 1624 · ParisCouncil Appointment

      Richelieu joins the royal council of ministers.

    2. 12 August 1624 · ParisPredecessor Arrest

      La Vieuville is arrested for corruption.

    3. 13 August 1624 · ParisPrincipal Minister Succession

      Richelieu becomes principal minister.

  3. Huguenot Surrenders at Montauban and La Rochelle

    1628

    Role: Chief Minister

    1. 28 October 1628 · La RochelleSurrender of La Rochelle

      La Rochelle surrendered to French royal forces on 28 October 1628 after failed English relief efforts, ending the siege but not the entire rebellion.

  4. Founding of the Académie française

    1634–1635

    Role: Founder and Protector

    1. 1634 · ParisPreliminary Appointments

      Cardinal Richelieu appointed new members to the group in 1634, preparing for the formal creation of the academy.

    2. 22 February 1635 · UnspecifiedGranting of Letters Patent

      King Louis XIII granted letters patent on 22 February 1635, officially establishing the Académie française to regulate the language.

  5. Formal Constitution of the Académie française

    1635

    Role: Chief minister and protector

    1. 22 February 1635 · ParisFormal Constitution

      King Louis XIII granted letters patent on 22 February 1635, formally establishing the Académie française at Richelieu's urging.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Angoulême Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-02
  2. Cardinal Richelieu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  3. Siege of La Rochelle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  4. Académie Française Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27