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Jules Mazarin

1602–1661 · 17th century · Also known as Cardinal Mazarin

Jules Mazarin was an Italian-born cardinal and diplomat who served as chief minister of France from 1642 until his death in 1661. Succeeding Richelieu, he governed for the young Louis XIV with the regent Anne of Austria, survived the revolts of the Fronde and secured French gains at the Peace of Westphalia and the Peace of the Pyrenees. After his death Louis XIV ruled without a chief minister.

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