In early modern times, cardinals often had important roles in secular affairs. In some cases, they took on powerful positions in government. In Henry VIII's England, his chief minister was Cardinal Wolsey. Cardinal Richelieu's power was so great that he was for many years effectively the ruler of France. Richelieu successor was also a cardinal, Jules Mazarin. Guillaume Dubois and André-Hercule de Fleury complete the list of the "four great" cardinals to have ruled France.[citation needed] In Portugal, due to a succession crisis, one cardinal, Henry, King of Portugal, was crowned king, the only example of a cardinal-king. COUNT 4
QSN1 In what roles did cardinals have important roles? ANS1 secular affairs. QSN2 What Caridinal had powers so great that he basically ran France? ANS2 Cardinal Richelieu QSN3 Which cardinal acted a the leader of France due to his amount of power? ANS3 Cardinal Richelieu QSN4 Who is the only person to ever become a cardinal king? ANS4 Henry, King of Portugal