Jean Baptiste Colbert (jul 13, 1662 – feb 18, 1683)
Description:
French finance minister under Louis XIV.State control over country’s economy
to achieve favorable balance of trade
with other countries
– Bullionism:
• Colbert’s goal: economic self-
sufficiency
• By 1683, France was leadin industrial country.
-Five Gr8 Farms
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 13, 1662
feb 18, 1683
~ 20 years