Sophie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu
French politician (1766-1822)
1766 — 1822
Quick Facts
Profession
French politician (1766-1822)
Born
September 25, 1766
Died
1822 (age ~56)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military personnel, politician, diplomat
Russian EmpireBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1766
Born in Paris (1766-09-25)
1815
Positionhead of government of France (1815–1818)
1816
Positionseat 16 of the Académie française (1816–1822)
1820
Positionhead of government of France (1820–1821)
1822
Died in Paris
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Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, 5th Duke of Richelieu and Fronsac, was a French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration. He was known by the courtesy title of Count of Chinon until 1788, then Duke of Fronsac until 1791, when he succeeded his father as Duke of Richelieu.
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Who is Sophie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu?+
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, 5th Duke of Richelieu and Fronsac, was a French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration. He was known by the courtesy title of Count of Chinon until 1788, then Duke of Fronsac until 1791, when he succeeded his father as Duke of Richelieu.
What does the name Sophie mean?+
The name Sophie means "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is of French origin.
When was Sophie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu born?+
Sophie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu was born on September 25, 1766.
When did Sophie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu die?+
Sophie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu died in 1822, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.
The name Sophie is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sophie — September 25, 1766
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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