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Colbert, Jean-Baptiste (1619–1683)
COLBERT, JEAN-BAPTISTE (1619–1683), French statesman.
Jean baptiste colbert biography define
Colbert, the leading minister during the initial decades of Louis XIV's (ruled 1643–1715) personal reign, was born at Reims, the son of a drapery merchant, on 29 August 1619. Exploiting familial ties with Michel le Tellier, Colbert obtained a royal appointment at a relatively young age in 1643.
During the chaos of the Fronde (1648–1653), he served as agent for Jules Mazarin's (1602–1661) affairs while the cardinal was exiled from Paris (1651). Colbert's diligence and business acumen resulted in hefty rewards upon Mazarin's return.
On his deathbed (1661), the cardinal recommended Colbert to Louis XIV. To secure his position with Louis, Colbert played a notable role in the denouement of Nicolas Fouquet (1615–1680), the powerful albeit corrupt superintendent of finance.
Colbert was a leading proponent of mercantilism.
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