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Philip Ziegler's "The Sixth Great Power" takes its title from Louis XVIII's prime minister, Duc de Richelieu, who observed in 1818 that there were half a dozen great powers in Europe: England, France, Prussia, Austria, Russia and Baring Brothers.
Five Best 2010
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The newcomer, who was quite plainly dressed, bore a strong resemblance to the late Duc de Richelieu.
Gobseck 2007
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The newcomer, who was quite plainly dressed, bore a strong resemblance to the late Duc de Richelieu.
Gobseck 2007
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“What a pity”, said Armand-Emmanuel du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu, on hearing that the extremely rich, extremely old and extremely stupid widow of his best friend had died the previous day, “she would have been a fine catch the day before”.
Archive 2005-10-01 ps 2005
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“What a pity”, said Armand-Emmanuel du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu, on hearing that the extremely rich, extremely old and extremely stupid widow of his best friend had died the previous day, “she would have been a fine catch the day before”.
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He will show it to Monsieur Laine, for example — or to the Duc de Richelieu; and he will, of course, explain to them its significance and its value.
The Honor of the Name �mile Gaboriau 2003
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That is to say, the Duc de Richelieu, and the council of ministers, headed by M. Decazes, the minister of police, had decided that the petitions for clemency must be refused.
The Honor of the Name �mile Gaboriau 2003
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When the Duc de Richelieu was shown his letter to Alberoni, he confessed all that concerned himself, but would not disclose his accomplices.
The Entire Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency d'Orleans, Charlotte -Elisabeth, duchesse 2001
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The Cardinal de Noailles has been pestering my son in favour of the Duc de Richelieu; and as it cannot be positively proved that he addressed the letter to Alberoni, they can do no more to him than banish him to Conflans, after six months 'imprisonment.
The Entire Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency d'Orleans, Charlotte -Elisabeth, duchesse 2001
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The Dauphine never cared for the Duc de Richelieu, although he boasted of the contrary, and was sent to the Bastille for it.
The Entire Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency d'Orleans, Charlotte -Elisabeth, duchesse 2001
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