Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes was a French statesman and diplomat. He served as Foreign Minister from 1774 to 1787 during the reign of Louis XVI, notably during the American War of Independence.
Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes in Ottoman dress, painted by Antoine de Favray, 1766, Pera Museum, Istanbul
Audience of Charles de Vergennes with Sultan Osman III in 1755, Pera Museum, Istanbul
Charles Gravier's wife, Annette Duvivier, comtesse de Vergennes, in oriental costume, by Antoine de Favray
The Battle of the Saintes (1782). The defeat of the French fleet proved a major blow to the Allies' war plan for the year.
Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne was a French clergyman, bishop, cardinal, politician and finance minister of King Louis XVI. He was widely believed by his contemporaries — though not universally
Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes
…1780 Chief Minister of the French Monarch In office 21 November 1781 – 13 February 1787 Monarch Louis XVI Preceded by Count of Maurepas Succeeded by Archbishop de Brienne Minister of Foreign Affairs In office 21 July 1774 – 13 February 1787 Monarch Louis XVI Preceded by Henri Bertin Succeeded by Count of Montmorin…
Louis XVI le 19 novembre 1787 – Musée de la Révolution française