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Jean Baptiste Colbert



Colbert, Jean Baptiste (1619–83), French diplomat and finance superintendent. He became chief finance minister to King Louis XIV in 1661 and held that post for 22 years, supporting French industry and commerce and building a powerful navy.



See also: Louis.

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