Jules Mazarin, born Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino (14 July 1602 – 9 March 1661) was an accomplished Italian politician who served as the chief minister of France (hand picked successor to Richelieu) from 1642 until his death.
- In the 1632-series: He made his appearance in 1632 and the short story "Between the Armies". The USE, France, and the Papacy contested for his loyalty. He was frequently mentioned in the Central European thread, in The Galileo Affair and The Cannon Law.
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“The French are nice people. I allow them to sing and to write, and they allow me to do whatever I like.”
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