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What cloth manufacturing expertise did Colbert encourage?

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Flemish cloth manufacturing expertise was encouraged by Colbert, the French finance minister under Louis XIV. Colbert sought to improve the French economy and reduce reliance on imported goods. He established royal manufactories, inviting skilled Flemish weavers to France to share their techniques. This expertise helped elevate the quality of French textiles, particularly in the production of fine woolens and tapestries.
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