What is Jean Baptiste Colbert's full name?
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Jean Baptiste Colbert nickname(s):
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Jean Baptiste Colbert date of birth:
August 29, 1619
How old was Jean Baptiste Colbert when died?
64
When did Jean Baptiste Colbert die?
September 6, 1683
What is Jean Baptiste Colbert nationality?
French
What is Jean Baptiste Colbert's occupation?
Politician, Minister of Finances
Jean Baptiste Colbert claim to fame:
Politician who served as the Minister of Finances of France from 1665 to 1683 under the rule of King Louis XIV.
Short Biography
Jean-Baptiste Colbert (French pronunciation: 29 August 1619 – 6 September 1683) was a French politician who served as the Minister of Finances of France from 1665 to 1683 under the rule of King Louis XIV. His relentless hard work and thrift made him an esteemed minister. He achieved a reputation for his work of improving the state of French manufacturing and bringing the economy back from the brink of bankruptcy. Historians note that, despite Colbert's efforts, France actually became increasingly impoverished because of the King's excessive spending on wars. Colbert worked to create a favourable balance of trade and increase France's colonial holdings. Colbert's plan was to build a general academy.