The first actual usage of the term prime minister or Premier Ministre[citation needed] was used by Cardinal Richelieu when in 1625 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France. Louis XIV and his descendants generally attempted to avoid giving this title to their chief ministers. COUNT 4
QSN1 When was the title of prime minister first used? ANS1 1625 QSN2 Who coined the term prime minister? ANS2 Cardinal Richelieu QSN3 What country did Richelieu serve as prime minister for? ANS3 France QSN4 Who started a tradition of naming the head ministers something other than prime minister? ANS4 Louis XIV