Cardinal —, chief minister of Louis XIII of France from 1624-42 (9)

I believe the answer is:

richelieu

(Other definitions for richelieu that I've seen before include "French politician" , "Seventeenth century French cardinal and statesman" , "French cardinal/statesman" , "Chief minister to Louis XIII" , "Cardinal, minister to Louis XIII" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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