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Jan 27, 1615 Paris, Île de France, France Died on 23 Mar 1680 (aged 65)
French politician
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About Nicolas Fouquet
- Nicolas Fouquet, marquis de Belle-Île, vicomte de Melun et Vaux (23 February 1615 – 23 March 1680) was the Superintendent of Finances in France from 1653 until 1661 under King Louis XIV.
- He had a glittering career, and acquired enormous wealth.
- He fell out of favor, accused of peculation (maladministration of the state's funds) and lèse-majesté (actions harmful to the well-being of the monarch).
- The king had him imprisoned from 1661 until his death in 1680.
