He had Henri, duc of Montmorenci and governor of Languedoc executed after a insurrection instigated by Gaston of Orleans, and the only other plot against him was that of Cinq Mars.
Early in his career, this man's patron Concini was murdered, prompting his temporary exile to Blois. During his later career, he was nearly removed from power by his monarch during the Day of Dupes due to the protestations of Marie de Medici. He had Henri, duc of Montmorenci and governor of Languedoc executed after a insurrection instigated by Gaston of Orleans, and the only other plot against him was that of Cinq Mars. He rebuilt the Sorbonne and founded the French Academy, and he used royal agents called intendants to control the provinces. He negotiated the Peace of Alais after the fall of la Rochelle, which eroded the edict of Nantes. For 10 points, name this French prime minister under Louis XIII.
Early in his career, this man's patron Concini was murdered, prompting his temporary exile to Blois.
Cardinal {Richelieu} [accept Duke {Richelieu}, accept {Armand}-{Jean Du Plessis}]