François Leclerc du Tremblay
French Capuchin friar and political adviser (1577–1638) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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François Leclerc du Tremblay (4 November 1577 – 17 December 1638), also known as Père Joseph, was a French Capuchin friar, confidant and agent of Cardinal Richelieu.[1] He was the original éminence grise—the French term ("grey eminence") for a powerful advisor or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially.[2]
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Church | Roman Catholic Church |
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Born | (1577-11-04)4 November 1577 |
Died | 17 December 1638(1638-12-17) (aged 61) Rueil-Malmaison, France |
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