Who succeeded Colbert as Navy Secretary?
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Duke of Orleans
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Count of Paris
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Baron of Lyon
Answer
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay, succeeded his father, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, as Navy Secretary. The elder Colbert had held the position since 1669, and played a pivotal role in developing France's naval power. Upon his death in 1683, his son, Seignelay, took over the reins, continuing his father's legacy and further strengthening the French navy.
Colbert's Chronicles: Unveiling the Legacy of France's Mastermind
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