Cardinal Richelieu published 1 book, beginning with The Principall Points of the Faith of the Catholike Church (1635).
Updated September 2026
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The Principall Points of the Faith of the Catholike Church (1635)
About Cardinal Richelieu
Armand Jean du Plessis, 1st Duke of Richelieu, commonly known as Cardinal Richelieu, was a French Catholic prelate and statesman who had an outsized influence in civil and religious affairs. He became known as the Red Eminence, a term derived from the style of Eminence applied to cardinals and their customary red robes.
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Cardinal Richelieu FAQ
- How many books has Cardinal Richelieu written?
- Cardinal Richelieu published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Cardinal Richelieu's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Principall Points of the Faith of the Catholike Church.
- What is Cardinal Richelieu's last book?
- The Principall Points of the Faith of the Catholike Church (1635).
- What is Cardinal Richelieu's most famous book?
- The Principall Points of the Faith of the Catholike Church (1635) is Cardinal Richelieu's most widely read book.
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