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Richelieu

Richelieu (name) means a surname and place name, most famously borne by Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful chief minister of France in the 17th century. Example: “Cardinal Richelieu wielded enormous influence over French politics.”

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A surname and place name, most famously borne by Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful chief minister of France in the 17th century.
"Cardinal Richelieu wielded enormous influence over French politics."
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What does “Richelieu” mean?

The word “Richelieu” means a surname and place name, most famously borne by Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful chief minister of France in the 17th century.

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“Richelieu” is a name.

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"Richelieu" (name) means a surname and place name, most famously borne by Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful chief minister of France in the 17th century.

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