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“The King did not summon the Estates because he needed them, but out of his own pleasure.”

Quote by Jacques Necker

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Jacques Necker was a prominent French statesman known for his contributions to finance and economics. Born on September 30, 1732, and died on April 9, 1804, Necker served as the Minister of Finance during the French Revolution, where he implemented significant fiscal reforms that had a profound impact on the country's financial system. more

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