Sep 9: Cardinal Richelieu & Maria Swanenburg

[Jim Eshelman]

Richelieu, Cardinal. Sep 9, 1585, 9:28 AM LAT, Chinon, France (A).
Swanenburg, Maria. Sep 9, 1839, 10:00 PM LMT, Leiden, Netherlands (AA).


Richelieu is possibly the greatest example of Mars rising one could find. If you're not familiar with his history, read just the barest bit to see the fit of "His Red Eminence, the Iron Cardinal."

Swanenburg was one of the most interesting figures in the last couple of hundred years of history. You probably don't know her name. Make sure you've read about who she was and what she did before you tackle the chart.