Who managed the French government during Marie's regency?
Concino Concini
Cardinal Richelieu
Louis XIII
Herself
Answer
Concino Concini, the French regent Marie de' Medici's favorite and chief minister, held significant power during her regency over the young Louis XIII. As a Florentine adventurer, he rose to prominence through Marie's trust, becoming the power behind the throne and accumulating wealth and titles. Concini's influence and foreign origin drew resentment from nobles, leading to his assassination and the end of Medici's regency.
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