Joseph Foullon de Doué
French politician and financial controller
Born
June 25th, 1715
310 years ago
Died
July 22nd, 1789
236 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as Controller-General of Finances during a critical period in French history. Managed financial policies and fiscal reforms amidst rising economic challenges and political unrest. His tenure was marked by intense scrutiny and opposition, reflecting the broader tensions leading up to revolutionary change in France.
Served as Controller-General of Finances from 1763 to 1764
Implemented financial reforms amidst economic difficulties
Faced significant opposition from the French populace
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