Jacques Necker (zhak NEK-er)
Historic Fantasy
Jacques Necker
Jacques Necker was a Swiss banker who served as the Director-General of Finance of France under King Louis XVI. His attempts to reform the French monarchy's financial situation were significant in the years leading up to the French Revolution. Necker's most notable efforts included advocating for economic transparency and attempting to balance the royal budget. His dismissal in 1789 was one of the events that sparked the storming of the Bastille. Although his reforms were ultimately unsuccessful, Necker is remembered for his role in attempting to stave off fiscal crisis and for his influence on the early stages of the Revolution.
Historical Figures
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| Sep 15, 2024
Historically inspired people from the Mortal Realm
Species
Date of Birth
September 30, 1732
Date of Death
April 9, 1804
Life
1732 CE
1804 CE
72 years old
Circumstances of Death
Natural causes
Birthplace
Geneva, Republic of Geneva (present-day Switzerland)
Place of Death
Coppet, Switzerland
Children
Sex
Male
Presentation
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