aug 6, 1619 - Jean Baptiste Colbert

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Colbert was the financial advisor to Louis XIV. He was one of the most important people of the century because he improved the economy of France, established the Chamber of Commerce, and was the Father of Mercantilism. Over Colbert’s contributions helped greatly impact and increase society’s expectations and resources to benefit their nation with visonary ideals and heightened intelligence.

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