Jean-Baptiste Colbert
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Jean-Baptiste Colbert was a French statesman who served as First Minister of State from 1661 until his death in 1683 under the rule of King Louis XIV. His lasting impact on the organization of the cou
Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1655) by Philippe de Champaigne
Colbert en grande tenue by Claude Lefèbvre, 1666
Bust of Colbert by Antoine Coysevox, Paris, Louvre
The tomb of Colbert, by Antoine Coysevox and Jean-Baptiste Tuby, 1685, in Église Saint-Eustache, Paris
François Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois was the French Secretary of State for War during a significant part of the reign of Louis XIV. He is commonly referred to as "Louvois". Together with his
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
…de Champaigne First Minister of State of France In office 9 March 1661 – 6 September 1683 Monarch Louis XIV Preceded by Cardinal Mazarin Succeeded by The Marquis of Louvois Secretary of State of the Navy of France In office 7 March 1669 – 6 September 1683 Monarch Louis XIV First Minister of State Himself Preceded by The…
Portrait by Pierre Mignard (Musée des Beaux-Arts, Reims)
Portrait engraved from life in 1677 by Robert Nanteuil
Portrait of Anne de Souvree, 1670s