François Leclerc du Tremblay
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1577 – 1638
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Who was François Leclerc du Tremblay?
François Leclerc du Tremblay, also known as Père Joseph, was a French Capuchin friar, confidant and agent of Cardinal Richelieu. He was the original éminence grise—the French term for a powerful advisor or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially.
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- Born
- Nov 4, 1577
Paris - Also known as
- Francois Leclerc du Tremblay
- Died
- Dec 17, 1638
Rueil-Malmaison
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on July 23, 2013
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