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Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu (nov 27, 1601 – oct 21, 1643)

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Louis XIII cooperated with his chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu to make France a leading European power. The king took charge of war while Richelieu took charge of government, looking to consolidate royal authority in France.

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nov 27, 1601
oct 21, 1643
~ 41 years