Explore the dramatic rise and fall of Henri Coiffier de Ruzé, Marquis de Cinq-Mars, as he navigates the treacherous court of King Louis XIII and the formidable Cardinal Richelieu. Delve into the ambitious plots, secret alliances, and high-stakes power struggles that defined 17th century France. Uncover the seeds of dissent that led to one of the most gripping conspiracies in French history.

Show Notes:

Rise of Cardinal Richelieu [0:00]

Discontent among the French nobility [10:45]

Henri Coiffier de Ruzé, Marquis de Cinq-Mars' early life and ambitions [21:30]

Cinq-Mars becoming the King's favorite [32:15]

Tensions between Cinq-Mars and Richelieu [43:00]

Formation of the conspiracy [54:00]

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