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Subject:
Algebra [1]
Political: By 1614 he had a reputation as a good speaker and administrator so Marie de Medici rewarded him by bringing him to the royal court in 1615. The royal favourite, Concini, also believed that Richelieu was talented and had him appointed Secretary of State for War and Foreign Affairs. When concini was murdered he and marie de medici were exiled by the king in 1617 In 1622 Richelieu negotiated with king Louis 13 to reconcile with his mother marie de medici and bring them both back to the royal court. in April 1624, Richelieu was given a seat on the Royal Council and in August 1624, was made Chief Minister.