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François Leclerc du Tremblay

French Christian mystic

Died when: 61 years 43 days (733 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

François Leclerc du Tremblay

François Leclerc du Tremblay (4 November 1577 – 17 December 1638), also known as Père Joseph, was a French Greyfriar, confidant and agent of Cardinal Richelieu.

He was the original éminence grise—the French term ("grey eminence") for a powerful advisor or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially.


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