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Hyacinthe Corne
1802–1887
A 19th-century French magistrate and senator, he also wrote widely on great political figures such as Richelieu and Mazarin. His books bring together a lawyer’s discipline, a historian’s curiosity, and a strong interest in public life.
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Le Cardinal de Richelieu
by Hyacinthe Corne
About the author
Born in Arras in 1802 and died in Douai in 1887, Hyacinthe Corne built a public career in law, justice, and politics in France. He served as a magistrate and later became a senator for life during the early years of the French Third Republic.
Alongside that official career, he was also a prolific writer. Library records list many works under his name, including books on major historical and political figures such as Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin, as well as writings connected to education and moral reflection.
That mix of public service and authorship gives his work a distinctive character. Readers coming to Corne today will find a writer shaped by the debates of 19th-century France, with a clear interest in power, institutions, and the people who helped shape history.