HISTORY - LOUIS XIII (1601 - 1643) - Letter signed (secretary)
Lot 19 · The Langer Collection · 29 April 2024
Reigns under the regency of his mother, Marie de Médicis, who leaves power to Concini. Louis XIII had him assassinated and took power in 1617. Concini was replaced by Luynes in 1621, who was a poor administrator, then in 1624, Cardinal Richelieu entered the Council in 1627. "Aujourd'hui 11 de octobre mil six cent vingt trois, Le Roi estant à désirant gratifier et favorablement traiter Jacques Darpier en considération du bon et agréable service qu'il lui a rendu…". Signed “Louis”. (Secretary)