What academy was founded at Colbert's suggestion?
Académie des sciences
Académie des arts
Académie des lettres
Académie des métiers
Answer
Académie des sciences, founded at Colbert's suggestion, was a prestigious scientific institution established in France. It played a pivotal role in the advancement of scientific knowledge during the 17th and 18th centuries. The academy gathered renowned scientists and scholars to conduct research, publish findings, and advise the government on scientific matters.
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