Jules (ʒyl), original name Giulio Mazarini. 1602–61, French cardinal and statesman, born in Italy. He succeeded Richelieu (1642) as chief minister to Louis XIII and under the regency of Anne of Austria (1643–61). Despite the disturbances of the Fronde (1648–53), he strengthened the power of France in Europe
Mazarin in American English
(mazaˈʀɛ̃; E ˈmæzəˌrɪn)
Jules (ʒyl) ; E ʒul) Cardinal (born Giulio Mazarini) 1602-61; Fr. statesman & prelate, born in Italy