Richelieu

biographical name

Ri·​che·​lieu ˈri-shə-ˌlü How to pronounce Richelieu (audio)
-shəl-ˌyü;
rē-shə-ˈlyœ
Duc de 1585–1642 Armand-Jean du Plessis French cardinal and statesman

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“Richelieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Richelieu. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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