Why was Marie de' Medici banished from the country?
For murder
For political intrigue
By her son
For theft
Answer
Marie de' Medici was forced into exile by her son, King Louis XIII of France, due to her political ambitions and conflicts with the powerful minister, Cardinal Richelieu. She had previously served as regent during his childhood, but her attempts to retain control over the kingdom after Louis's adulthood led to tensions and estrangement within the royal family, culminating in her banishment from France.
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