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Nicolas Fouquet, marquis de Belle-Île, vicomte de Melun et Vaux (French pronunciation: [nikɔla fukɛ]; 27 January 1615 – 23 March 1680) was the Superintendent of Finances in France from 1653 until 1661 under King Louis XIV. He had a glittering career, and acquired enormous wealth.
- French
- 23 March 1680 (aged 65), Pignerol
- 27 January 1615, Paris
- Superintendent of Finances in France
Mar 19, 2024 · Nicolas Fouquet (born 1615, Paris—died March 23, 1680, Pignerol, Fr.) was a French finance minister in the early years of the reign of Louis XIV, the last surintendant (as opposed to contrôleur général), whose career ended with his conviction for embezzlement.
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Nicolas Fouquet, marquis de Belle-Île, vicomte de Melun et de Vaux, né le 27 janvier 1615 à Paris et mort le 23 mars 1680 à Pignerol, est un homme d'État français. Procureur général au Parlement de Paris et surintendant des Finances en 1653, il devient, en puisant dans les comptes publics, l'un des hommes les plus riches et les plus ...
- 27 janvier 1615Paris, Royaume de France
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Born in 1615 into a family of wealthy parliamentarians, Vaux-le-Vicomte’s creator, Nicolas Fouquet, was known for his intelligence, boldness and devotion to the monarchy. Though his fabled generosity was at times self-serving, his courteousness inspired loyalty among his followers.
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Nov 16, 2016 · Embezzlement and High Treason in Louis XIV’s France: The Trial of Nicolas Fouquet. By. Vincent. Pitts. . Baltimore. : Johns Hopkins University Press. . 2015. . 224. pp. £29.00. ISBN: 978 1 4214 1824 7. Erik Goldner. French History, Volume 30, Issue 4, 1 December 2016, Pages 572–573, https://doi.org/10.1093/fh/crw059. Published: 16 November 2016.
10 good reasons to visit the château. History. The estate. Exhibitions. The château. The Formal Gardens. The carriage museum. A 17th century masterpiece, Vaux-le-Vicomte was the backdrop to many major historical events and witnessed the tragic eviction of its creator, Nicolas Fouquet, following an extraordinary trial. Watch the video. Read more...
