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Jean Francois De Retz
JEAN FRANCOIS PAUL de GONDY, cardinal de RETZ French churchman and statesman, archbishop of Paris Date: 1614 - 1679
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1614 1679 Archbishop Cardinal Churchman Francois Retz Gondy
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This striking portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Jean Francois Paul de Gondy, Cardinal de Retz (1614-1679), a prominent French churchman and statesman who served as the Archbishop of Paris during a tumultuous period in French history. The image, created in the mid-17th century, showcases the cardinal's refined elegance and intellectual prowess. Born into a noble family, Jean Francois de Gondy began his ecclesiastical career in the Roman Curia before being appointed Archbishop of Paris in 1652. His tenure in this position was marked by his opposition to the powerful Cardinal Mazarin, the chief advisor to King Louis XIV. De Retz's defiance of Mazarin's authority led to a series of political intrigues and power struggles, culminating in his eventual exile from France in 1659. Despite his controversial past, de Retz continued to wield significant influence behind the scenes, using his extensive network of allies and his formidable intellect to shape the political landscape of Europe. He played a key role in the Fronde rebellion, a series of uprisings against the monarchy that shook France between 1648 and 1653. This portrait, with its intricate detail and lifelike quality, offers a glimpse into the complex and fascinating world of Jean Francois Paul de Gondy, Cardinal de Retz. His story is a testament to the intrigue, power struggles, and political machinations that characterized the European political landscape during the 17th century.
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