Franck Ferrand raconte : La mort de Mazarin (Les Grands Dossiers de l'Histoire)

On March 9, 1661, Cardinal Mazarin died… and with him disappeared one of the most powerful men in Europe. 00:00 Introduction – The End of a Statesman 02:10 Mazarin's Political Triumph 05:30 Illness and Decline 09:00 The Obsession with Death 12:30 Final Advice to the King 15:30 Mazarin's Death and the Birth of Personal Power The principal architect of the Franco-Spanish peace and mentor to Louis XIV, Mazarin left behind a stabilized kingdom, but also a young king eager to rule alone. In this episode of Franck Ferrand's story, delve into the cardinal's final days, a time of suffering, political acumen, and the transfer of power, at the dawn of the Sun King's reign. #History #Mazarin #LouisXIV #AbsoluteMonarchy #FrenchHistory 🎙️ Welcome to the Radio Classique YouTube channel, a station with a unique format in the French radio landscape, combining classical music, general information, and financial and economic news. Every day, we bring you the highlights from our programming: 📌 At 8:15 a.m., David Abiker interviews a political, economic, or cultural figure on "The Morning Guest." Direct, topical interviews, without sensationalism, to help you understand the issues of the day. 📊 With "The Number of the Day," our editorial team explains a key economic statistic. A short, clear, and informative format to keep you up-to-date with daily economic news. 🧠 Stéphane Pedrazzi, an economic journalist, analyzes major economic and financial trends with precision and clarity. 📚 And every week, Franck Ferrand brings history's greatest moments to life in his captivating stories, blending historical rigor with lively storytelling. ➕ On this channel, you'll also find features, editorials, in-depth interviews, and analyses of major political, social, economic, and cultural issues. — 📺 Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any of our content: 🎧 Interviews, economics, culture, history, geopolitics, society… 📻 Radio Classique offers a different way to listen to the news. — 🔗 Find us also on: 👉 Our website: https://www.radioclassique.fr/ 👉 Facebook:   / r.classique   👉 Twitter: https://x.com/radioclassique 👉 Instagram:   / radioclassique   — #RadioClassique #Interview #Economy #Politics #Culture #News #DavidAbiker #StéphanePedrazzi #FranckFerrand #Analysis #TheNumberOfTheDay Photo credits © DR