Nicolas Fouquet, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Nicolas Fouquet

French politician

Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1615

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1680

Profession: politician, economist, magistrate

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Nicolas Fouquet

  • Nicolas Fouquet, marquis de Belle-Île, vicomte de Melun et Vaux (23 February 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.
  • He fell out of favor, accused of peculation (maladministration of the state's funds) and lèse-majesté (actions harmful to the well-being of the monarch).
  • The king had him imprisoned from 1661 until his death in 1680.

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