Who was Germaine de Staël's father's profession?
Banker and French finance minister
Author and philosopher
Physician and biologist
Military officer and diplomat
Answer
Banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker was the father of Germaine de Staël. A key figure in the French Revolution, he served as the director-general of finances under King Louis XVI and played a crucial role in modernizing the French economy. Despite his efforts to reform the financial system and address the nation's fiscal crisis, he faced opposition from the aristocracy and was ultimately dismissed.
Enlightenment and Romance: The Life and Works of Germaine de Staël
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