Cardinal Mazarin Politician

Jules Mazarin (French: [ʒyl mazaʁɛ̃]; July 14, 1602 – March 9, 1661), born Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino [ˈdʒuljo raiˈmondo maddzaˈrino] or Mazarini, was an Italian cardinal, diplomat, and politician, who served as the chief minister of France from 1642 until his death.Mazarin succeeded his mentor, Cardinal Richelieu. He was a noted collector of art and jewels, particularly diamonds, and he bequeathed the "Mazarin diamonds" to Louis XIV in 1661, some of which remain in the collection of the Louvre museum in Paris. His personal library was the origin of the Bibliothèque Mazarine in Paris.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 14, 1602
Birth place	Pescina , Kingdom of Naples
Nationality	Kingdom of Naples Early modern France
Religion	Catholic Church
Date of death	March 09, 1661
Place of death	Vincennes
Education	Pontifical Gregorian University
Profession	Wikt:statesman