Armand de Vignerot du Plessis

Duke de Richelieu (as he was known) commanded a French division at the Battle of Fontenoy during the War of the Austrian Succession. The French victory over the Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army was a major success.

Richelieu commanded French forces during the Siege of Genoa. The city surrendered after a prolonged blockade, securing French influence in northern Italy.

Armand de Vignerot du Plessis was appointed Marshal of France in recognition of his military service. This rank made him one of the highest-ranking officers in the French army.

Richelieu was appointed Governor of Guyenne, a major province in southwestern France. This position gave him significant administrative and military authority.

Richelieu commanded the French expedition that captured the British-held island of Minorca. The victory was a key early success in the Seven Years' War.

Richelieu commanded French forces at the Battle of Rossbach, where they were decisively defeated by the Prussian army under Frederick the Great. The defeat was a major setback for France.

After the defeat at Rossbach and accusations of mismanagement, Richelieu was recalled to France and fell out of favor at court. He was stripped of some commands.