When was Colbert appointed Intendant of Finances?
4 May 1661
5 May 1660
3 May 1662
6 May 1663
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On 4 May 1661, Jean-Baptiste Colbert was appointed Intendant of Finances by King Louis XIV of France. This marked the beginning of Colbert's influential career as a financial and economic reformer. As Intendant, Colbert implemented a series of policies aimed at improving the French economy, including the establishment of new industries, the promotion of trade, and the reduction of government spending.
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