Cardinal Jules Mazarin
Italian-French Cardinal and chief minister
Born
Died
1661
365 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as chief minister of France from 1642 until 1661. Influenced French politics during the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France. Played a key role in the Peace of Westphalia negotiations, which ended the Thirty Years' War. Oversaw the expansion of French territorial power and state finances during a period of significant conflict.
Chief minister of France from 1642 to 1661
Played a significant role in the Fronde
Participated in the negotiations of the Peace of Westphalia
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