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What was Cardinal Richelieu's nickname?

  • The Red Eminence

  • The Blue Eminence

  • The White Eminence

  • The Black Eminence

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The Red Eminence was the nickname given to Cardinal Richelieu, the chief minister of France under King Louis XIII. The nickname refers to Richelieu's red cardinal's robes, which were a symbol of his high rank in the Catholic Church. Richelieu was a powerful and influential figure in French politics, and his nickname reflected his reputation as a skilled and ruthless diplomat.
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