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jan 1, 1665 - Jean-Baptiste Colbert Named as Controller-General of Finances

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The new ruling king appointed a new minister of finances, who introduced immediate reform into the french financial system. The growth in economic output and mercantile policies gave France the income to fight many costly wars and engage with the other European powers.

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jan 1, 1665
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~ 361 years ago