To further consolidate power in France, Richelieu sought to suppress the influence of the feudal nobility. In 1626, he abolished the position of Constable of France and ordered all fortified castles razed, with the exception only of those needed to defend against invaders.Collins, p. 48. Thus he stripped the princes, dukes, and lesser aristocrats of important defences that could have been used against the king's armies during rebellions. As a result, Richelieu was hated by most of the nobility.
To further consolidate power in France Richelieu sought to suppress the influence of the feudal nobility In 1626 he abolished the position of Constable of France and ordered all fortified castles razed with the exception only of those needed to defend against invadersCollins p 48 Thus he stripped the princes dukes and lesser aristocrats of important defences that could have been used against the king's armies during rebellions As a result Richelieu was hated by most of the nobility