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jan 1, 1640 - Royal Army expansion

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The rise of the intendants and the increased power of the royal army, which had 100,000 soldiers by 1634 and doubles by 1640, were two of the main ways royal power was increased under richelieu.

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jan 1, 1640
Now
~ 385 years ago