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Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau

1686 – 1732

French politician

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About Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau

Lived 1686 – 1732 (aged 45). Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau was a French politician and diplomat.

Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau, comte de Morville (30 October 1686, in Paris – 2 February 1732) was a French statesman.

Son of Joseph Fleuriau d'Armenonville, he was ambassador to Holland, then Secretary of State for the Navy from 28 February 1722 to 16 August 1723.

When cardinal Dubois entered his death throes, the duke of Orléans sent Fleuriau de Morville to Versailles to lay hands on Dubois's papers and, in reward, named him Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on 16 August 1723. He represented the King of France at the Congres de Cambrai in 1724, and remained in this post until 19 August 1727.

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Important facts

Born
30 October 1686, Paris
Birth century
17th century
Died
2 February 1732, Paris
Occupation
Politician, diplomat
Nationality
France
Positions held
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of France, Seat 12 of the Académie française, Ambassador of France to the Netherlands
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau?

French politician (1686-1732)

When was Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau born?

Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau was born on 30 October 1686 in Paris.

When did Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau die?

Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau died on 2 February 1732 in Paris.

What was Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau's occupation?

Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau was a politician and diplomat.

What nationality was Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau?

Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau

· Wikidata: Q2959458

· DBpedia: Charles Jean-Baptiste Fleuriau

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