Saturday, July 26, 2008
RANDOM E BRITANNICA POST
CINQ-MARS, HENRI COIFFIER De RUZE, MARQIUS De- 1620-1642 french courtier. at 18 introduced to the court by richelieu, who had been a patron of his father, who intended him to fill the post of favorite to the king, louis XIII. his plan worked, cinq-mars became grand master of the wardrobe + grand master of the horse. became a gallant + courtier won the affection of the princess of mantua + claimed a seat in the royal council. but richelieu opposed his ambition + refused to countenance his pretensions. C-M, in revenge, entered a concpiracy against him, which Duke of Orleans was 'head'. unfortunately aid sought from spain + using treason, R persuaded idiot king to forbid C-M from his presence + ten his execution.(wanna bet he was hotter than brad pitt?)
