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French Politician

French politician and finance minister under Louis XIV, known for his reforms of the French fiscal system and mercantilist policies.

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“The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest amount of feathers with the least possible amount of hissing.”

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Author:Jean-Baptiste Colbert

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Born: August 29, 1619
Died: September 6, 1683
Known for: French Politician
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