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Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, was a French nobleman and statesman who lived from December 13, 1560, to December 22, 1641. He is recognized for his substantial contributions to the French government and his involvement in the construction of the Louvre Palace. more

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