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Père Joseph (François Joseph Leclerc du Tremblay)

Also known as: Père Joseph (François Joseph Leclerc du Tremblay); primary name: Joseph; other name: Eminence Grise; other name: Father Joseph; other name: Le Clerc du Tremblay, François Joseph; other name: Leclerc du Tremblay, François Joseph; other name: Père Joseph
Details: individual; cleric/religious official; French; Male
Life dates: 1577-1638
Biography: Capuchin monk and mystic; his close collaboration with Cardinal Richelieu gave him important powers, especially in foreign affairs, and earned him the nickname 'L'Eminence Grise' (the Grey Eminence, a reference to the colour of his robe).

Title: Magna Britannia Divisa |
Museum number: 1868,0808.3355.1-4 |
Producer name: Attributed to:Pieter RodermondtFormerly attributed to:Dirk Stoop |
Production date: 1642