Cardinal Richelieu

1585 – 1642

Weakened noble and Huguenot political autonomy, strengthened royal administration, and pursued balance-of-power diplomacy.

• 1585–1642

  Weakened noble and Huguenot political autonomy, strengthened royal administration, and pursued balance-of-power diplomacy

  Weakened noble and Huguenot political autonomy, strengthened royal administration, and pursued balance-of-power diplomacy.