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Concino Concini, 1st Marquis d'Ancre (23 November 1569 – 24 April 1617), was an Italian politician, best known for being a minister of Louis XIII of France, as the favourite of Louis's mother, Marie de Medici, Queen of France. In 1617 he was killed on the behest of the King.
A Florentine nobleman, Concini was born in the capital city of the Tuscanyregion[1] (23 November 1569).[2] He went to France with Maria de Medici, wife of Henri IV, in the year 1600. The queen's lady-in-waiting, Leonora Dori, known as "Galigaï", having already been his wife.[3] It is generally thought that the favour his wife enjoyed with the queen, combined with his wit and boldness, contributed to make Concini's fortune. In 1610, he purchased the marquisate of Ancre and the position of First Gentleman-in-waiting. Then he obtained successively the governments of Amiens and of Normandy, governor of Péronne, Roye and Montdidier and, in 1613, the baton of Marshal of France.[4]
From then first minister of the realm, he abandoned the policy of Henri IV, compromised his wise legislation, allowed the treasury to be pillaged, and drew upon himself the hatred of all classes. The nobles were bitterly hostile to him, particularly Henry II de Bourbon, Prince of Condé, with whom he negotiated the Treaty of Loudun in 1616, and whom he had arrested in September 1616. This was done on the advice of Cardinal de Richelieu, whose introduction into politics was favoured by Concini.[4]
Rise to power
Concini's political power did not commence as early as 1610. From 1610 to 1614, he and his wife settled for expanding their fortune via Galigaï's close relation with the queen. As the queen's closest adviser she and her husband were financially rewarded. With this wealth Concini established himself the marquisate of Ancre in 1610 and three years later in 1613 a marshal's baton. During these years however, most of the political power remained in the hands of minister Nicolas de Neufville de Villeroy. Between 1614 and 1616 his political influence expanded, being involved in Spanish marriages and his interference with rebelling princes. In 1615 we can see an increase in criticism towards Concini in the spread of negative pamphlets. Since the Peace of Loudun we can see Concini wielding a true political power over the French kingdom. The couple aimed to strengthen royal authority by disbanding Henry IV's old ministers and having the prince of Condé incarcerated. A new ministry was formed with Claude Mangot as keeper of the seals, Claude Barbin as minister of finance and Cardinal Richelieu as foreign minister.[5]
Assassination
By 1617, Louis XIII, incited by his favourite Charles de Luynes, was tired of Concini's tutelage. Nicolas de L'Hôpital, as head of the royal guards, received in the King's name the order to imprison him.
Contemporary depiction of the assassination of Concini
According to some authors[who?], young Louis XIII agreed that Concini could be killed if he resisted. Apprehended on the bridge of the Louvre castle, Concini was killed by guards after allegedly calling out "À moi !" ("To me!") for help, which was interpreted as resistance. The action was the result of a secret plot organised by Louis XIII[6] king of France and Charles de Luynes, which was then executed by the Baron of Vitry. Concini had to be eliminated because he was perceived by Louis XIII as a menace—a powerful politician, having a personal army of 7,000 soldiers and important supporters and contacts among the aristocrats of France. After his murder, the Queen Mother was ordered to retire to Blois.
Concini's wife, Leonora Dori, was arrested, imprisoned in Blois and accused of sorcery. She was beheaded and her body subsequently burned at the stake on July 8 of the same year in Place de Grève, Paris.[7] Concini's son, Henry, born in 1605, fled France and died in 1631 in Florence. The Concinis' chattels and estates, in particular the castle of Lésigny and the palace of Rue de Tournon, were confiscated by King Louis XIII and given to Charles de Luynes.
In 1617–1618, many rumours and pamphlets were distributed in Paris to justify Concini’s murder.
Historiography
In 1767, D. Sandellius published at Brescia, De Concini vita, On the role of Concini, see the Histoire de France, published under the direction of Ernest Lavisse, vol. vi. (1905), by Mariejol.
References
^(in French) Hélène Duccini, Concini: grandeur et misère du favori de Marie de Médicis, Paris: Albin Michel, 1991, (ISBN2-84734-227-3), p.13.
^'France' (A Popular History of), Vol. IV., p.6, Guizot, M. (François), 1787-1874, Peter Penelon Collier, 1898.
^ abThis article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Concini, Concino". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
^John H. Elliott and Laurence Brockliss, The World of the Favorite (London, Yale University Press: 1999) p 72
^Robert Appelbaum (2015). Terrorism Before the Letter: Mythography and Political Violence in England, Scotland, and France 1559–1642. Oxford University Press. pp. 17–. ISBN978-0-19-874576-1.
^Discovrs svr la mort dee Eleonor Galligay Femme de Conchine Marquis d'Ancre : Executee en Greue le Samedy 8.de juillet. 1617
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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources Find sources Concino Concini news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2017 The neutrality of this article is disputed Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please do not remove this message until conditions to do so are met November 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Concino Concini 1st Marquis d Ancre 23 November 1569 24 April 1617 was an Italian politician best known for being a minister of Louis XIII of France as the favourite of Louis s mother Marie de Medici Queen of France In 1617 he was killed on the behest of the King Concino ConciniInformal Chief Minister to the French MonarchIn office 1610 1617MonarchsLouis XIIIMarie de Medici Regent Preceded byMaximilien de Bethune duc de SullySucceeded byArmand Jean du Plessis Cardinal Richelieu 1624 Personal detailsBorn 1569 11 23 23 November 1569Terranuova Bracciolini Grand Duchy of TuscanyDied24 April 1617 1617 04 24 aged 47 Paris Kingdom of FranceSpouseLeonora DoriChildrenHenri Concini Contents 1 First minister 2 Rise to power 3 Assassination 4 Historiography 5 References 6 External linksFirst minister Edit Blason of Concino Concini A Florentine nobleman Concini was born in the capital city of the Tuscany region 1 23 November 1569 2 He went to France with Maria de Medici wife of Henri IV in the year 1600 The queen s lady in waiting Leonora Dori known as Galigai having already been his wife 3 It is generally thought that the favour his wife enjoyed with the queen combined with his wit and boldness contributed to make Concini s fortune In 1610 he purchased the marquisate of Ancre and the position of First Gentleman in waiting Then he obtained successively the governments of Amiens and of Normandy governor of Peronne Roye and Montdidier and in 1613 the baton of Marshal of France 4 From then first minister of the realm he abandoned the policy of Henri IV compromised his wise legislation allowed the treasury to be pillaged and drew upon himself the hatred of all classes The nobles were bitterly hostile to him particularly Henry II de Bourbon Prince of Conde with whom he negotiated the Treaty of Loudun in 1616 and whom he had arrested in September 1616 This was done on the advice of Cardinal de Richelieu whose introduction into politics was favoured by Concini 4 Rise to power EditConcini s political power did not commence as early as 1610 From 1610 to 1614 he and his wife settled for expanding their fortune via Galigai s close relation with the queen As the queen s closest adviser she and her husband were financially rewarded With this wealth Concini established himself the marquisate of Ancre in 1610 and three years later in 1613 a marshal s baton During these years however most of the political power remained in the hands of minister Nicolas de Neufville de Villeroy Between 1614 and 1616 his political influence expanded being involved in Spanish marriages and his interference with rebelling princes In 1615 we can see an increase in criticism towards Concini in the spread of negative pamphlets Since the Peace of Loudun we can see Concini wielding a true political power over the French kingdom The couple aimed to strengthen royal authority by disbanding Henry IV s old ministers and having the prince of Conde incarcerated A new ministry was formed with Claude Mangot as keeper of the seals Claude Barbin as minister of finance and Cardinal Richelieu as foreign minister 5 Assassination EditBy 1617 Louis XIII incited by his favourite Charles de Luynes was tired of Concini s tutelage Nicolas de L Hopital as head of the royal guards received in the King s name the order to imprison him Contemporary depiction of the assassination of Concini According to some authors who young Louis XIII agreed that Concini could be killed if he resisted Apprehended on the bridge of the Louvre castle Concini was killed by guards after allegedly calling out A moi To me for help which was interpreted as resistance The action was the result of a secret plot organised by Louis XIII 6 king of France and Charles de Luynes which was then executed by the Baron of Vitry Concini had to be eliminated because he was perceived by Louis XIII as a menace a powerful politician having a personal army of 7 000 soldiers and important supporters and contacts among the aristocrats of France After his murder the Queen Mother was ordered to retire to Blois Concini s wife Leonora Dori was arrested imprisoned in Blois and accused of sorcery She was beheaded and her body subsequently burned at the stake on July 8 of the same year in Place de Greve Paris 7 Concini s son Henry born in 1605 fled France and died in 1631 in Florence The Concinis chattels and estates in particular the castle of Lesigny and the palace of Rue de Tournon were confiscated by King Louis XIII and given to Charles de Luynes In 1617 1618 many rumours and pamphlets were distributed in Paris to justify Concini s murder Historiography EditIn 1767 D Sandellius published at Brescia De Concini vita On the role of Concini see the Histoire de France published under the direction of Ernest Lavisse vol vi 1905 by Mariejol References Edit in French Helene Duccini Concini grandeur et misere du favori de Marie de Medicis Paris Albin Michel 1991 ISBN 2 84734 227 3 p 13 in French Emmanuel Poulle Astronomie planetaire au Moyen Age latin Aldershot Brookfield Variorum coll Collected Studies Series 1996 p X France A Popular History of Vol IV p 6 Guizot M Francois 1787 1874 Peter Penelon Collier 1898 a b This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Concini Concino Encyclopaedia Britannica 11th ed Cambridge University Press John H Elliott and Laurence Brockliss The World of the Favorite London Yale University Press 1999 p 72 Robert Appelbaum 2015 Terrorism Before the Letter Mythography and Political Violence in England Scotland and France 1559 1642 Oxford University Press pp 17 ISBN 978 0 19 874576 1 Discovrs svr la mort dee Eleonor Galligay Femme de Conchine Marquis d Ancre Executee en Greue le Samedy 8 de juillet 1617External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Concino Concini https web archive org web 20070324141816 http www uni mannheim de mateo camenaref cmh cmh404 html https web archive org web 20060811120545 http www bartleby com 65 ma MariedeM html https web archive org web 20070324141816 http www uni mannheim de mateo camenaref cmh cmh404 html https web archive org web 20120205154045 http www h france net vol5reviews kettering2 html http www baroque it personaggi luigiXIII htm http cronologia leonardo it storia aa1610 htm https web archive org web 20070928001351 http www materialismo it Sintesi 20libri ministoria della censura htmPreceded byMaximilien de Bethune Duke of Sully Informal Chief Minister to the French Monarch1610 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