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Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881
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Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881
542821 Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881 by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); (add.info.: Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642) French prelate and statesman: Cardinal 1624: Minister of state to Louis XIII and de facto ruler of France from 1629. Richelieu at the siege of La Rochelle 1628. Stronghold of Huguenots, La Rochelle was starved into surrender during Richelieus campaign to break their power in France.); Universal History Archive/UIG; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23188502
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1624 1628 1629 Armand Break Cardinal Duplessis Huguenots Jean Louis Minister Persecution Power Prelate Richelieu Siege Starved State Stronghold Surrender Xiii 1585 1642 Facto Rochelle
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The print captures a significant moment in history, depicting Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle in 1881. The image is an artistic representation by Henri-Paul Motte, paying homage to Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), a prominent French prelate and statesman. Cardinal Richelieu was appointed as Minister of State to Louis XIII and became the de facto ruler of France from 1629 onwards. This particular scene portrays him during his campaign to break the power of the Huguenots, who were based in La Rochelle—a stronghold for Protestantism at that time. The siege of La Rochelle in 1628 marked a turning point in Richelieu's efforts to suppress religious persecution and consolidate state power. The city was starved into surrender after enduring a lengthy blockade. This victory played a crucial role in diminishing the influence of Huguenots throughout France. Motte's artwork beautifully captures both the determination and authority exuded by Cardinal Richelieu as he overlooks the sea wall at La Rochelle. It serves as a reminder of his pivotal role as a politician and statesman during this tumultuous period in French history. This historic photograph from Bridgeman Images offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon Cardinal Richelieu's legacy—his unwavering commitment to centralizing political control while navigating complex religious dynamics within France.
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