Background
Michel Le Tellier was born in Paris on April 19, 1603.
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Michel Le Tellier
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Having entered the public service Michel became maitre des requetes and in 1640 intendant of Piedmont; in 1643, owing to his friendship with Mazarin, he became secretary of state for military affairs, being an efficient administrator. In 1677 he was made chancellor of France and he was one of those who influenced Louis XIV to revoke the Edict of Nantes. He died on the 30th of October 1685, a few days after the revocation had been signed.
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Religion
Born at Vire on the 16th of December , 1643 he entered the Society of Jesus and later became prominent in consequence of his violent attacks on the Jansenists.
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Le Tellier was born in Paris to a Parisian magistrate and his wife.
- Daughter:
- Madeleine Fare Le Tellier
- Son:
- Charles Maurice Le Tellier
Madeleine Fare Le Tellier married Louis Marie Victor d'Aumont de Rochebaron, Duke of Aumont had issue; ancestress of Louise d'Aumont, Hereditary princess of Monaco. Present Prince of Monaco is a descendant of Madeleine Fare.
Charles Maurice Le Tellier, Archbishop of Reims, a very influential leader of France's Catholic Church, and one of the main European bibliophiles.
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Catholic