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Jean-François-Paul de Gondi, cardinal de Retz: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born September 1613 • France
Died August 24, 1679 (aged 65) • Paris • France
Notable Works “Mémoires”
Role In the Fronde

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Retz, portrait by Robert Nanteuil
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