Cardinal Richelieu (may 26, 1621 – apr 4, 1642)

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POLITIQUE, First great absolutist leader (not a king tho), Louis XIII's chief minister from 1624-1642
-Eliminated Huguenot's political & military rights but preserved their religious rights
-Got rid of troublesome nobles
-started intendant system
-centralized state government
-"Where the interests of the state are concerned, God absolves actions which, if privately committed, would be a crime"
-Supported enemies of the Hapsburgs
-Developed French academy (intellectual advances)

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