... younger son. Albert of Wallenstein was thus commissioned to create an army on his own private initiative. Wallenstein created a notorious force of professional fighters with the hope of creating a sizable principality for himself. Another political concern was that of the consolidation of central Europe under Habsburg control. This created an interest in the war for many countries. Countries such as Spain ... ...

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... military accomplishment helped gain him the reigning King's, Henry III, favor. This rise in favor, along with the establishment of important family connections, would allow Francois to "tap into royal ecclesiastical patronage" . Armand eventually benefited from this by gaining the title of Bishop of Lucon. Unfortunately, before Richelieu's father could create any form of financial establishment, he died, and left the ... ...

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