RICHELIEU


Meaning of RICHELIEU in English

Riche ‧ lieu, Cardinal /ˈriːʃljɜː $ ˈriːʃəluː/ BrE AmE

(1585–1642) a French ↑ cardinal (=a Roman Catholic priest of the highest rank) who was also the chief minister of France and had a lot of influence with King Louis XIII. He is known especially for destroying the political power of the ↑ Huguenot s , and is thought of as a typical example of someone who uses his influence with a ruler to achieve great power.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.