Étienne François
French General and Prime Minister of France
Born
June 28th, 1719
306 years ago
Died
May 8th, 1785
240 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Born in 1719, served as a prominent general and politician in France. Served as Prime Minister from 1758 to 1763, overseeing military and foreign policy during the Seven Years' War. Advocated for reforms in the French military and managed diplomatic relations with other European powers. Played a significant role in the allocation of resources during wartime and contributed to the administrative structure of the French government.
Served as Prime Minister of France
Oversaw military policy during the Seven Years' War
Implemented military reforms
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