<Tr> <Th> Preceded by </Th> <Td> The Duke of Montmorency </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Succeeded by </Th> <Td> The Marquis of Brézé </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> In office 30 November 1616--24 April 1617 </Td> </Tr>

Who is known for strengthening the power of french kings