Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, Duc de

(1585-1642). Born in France. In 1607 bishop of Luçon; entered politics, and in 1616 secretary of state for war and foreign affairs. In 1622 created cardinal; in 1624 councillor of state, and from that time till his death practically dictator of France. The founder of the French Academy. Index : E Introduces modified form of feudal system into Canada, 175. L Provides for maintenance of mi ionaries, 4; strong measures of, to strengthen royal power, 18. F Creates Company of New France, 19. Ch Founder of the Company of New France, 168; heads list of members, 170. Bib. : Correspondence and State Papers , 1853-1877. See lives or political biographies by Hanotaux, Du ieux, Fagniez, Lodge.