Richelieu statue in the French city of Amboise
Richelieu (1585-1642) was a French clergyman and politician. He was also known as the 'Cardinal, 'a term derived from the honorific title given to the cardinals, 'Your Emine', and the red robes they used to wear. Richelieu was one of the most important political figures in France in the 17th century, when he became chief minister to King Louis XIII of France in 1624. During his tenure, he worked to strengthen France's centralization, weaken the aristocracy, and consolidate France's position through a series of military and foreign policies. It was created by the French artist Henri Alouar 1844-1929.
Marble statue of Armand-Jean-di Plessy de Richelieu in the city of Ambwaz, France
The statue was created by Henry Alua (1844-1929) and was completed in 1895. The statue is 3.5 meters high and depicts Richelieu standing on a base with four reliefs holding a book. His full name was Armand-Jean-di Plessy de Richelieu, also known simply as Richelieu, or Cardinal, because he was a cardinal and wore a red robe. He was the first Duke Richelieu of Bourbon and Prime Minister of Louis XIII. He had a great influence on the centralization and foreign policy of France.
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