About Henri de Guénégaud
Lived 1609 – 1676 (aged 66–67). Henri de Guénégaud was a French politician, beamter and chancellor.
Henri du Plessis-Guénégaud, Lord of the Plessis-Belleville, Marquis de La Garnache (1610 – 16 March 1676) was a French scholar and a Secretary of State during the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV.
Career Henri de Guénégaud became Trésorier de l'Épargne (Treasurer of Savings) in 1638, succeeding his father, who died that year.
In 1643, he became Secretary of State of several regions of France, including Paris, the Maison du Roi, and ecclesiastical affairs. He also had Mansart make alterations to the Château de Fresnes.
Offices Secretary of State for the Royal Household in 1643 to 1669 under Louis XIV State Secretary of the Navy 23 March 1643 to 1662 under Louis XIII and Louis XIV Keeper of the Seals of the Order of the Holy Spirit Advisor to the King and treasurer of his savings
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Who was Henri de Guénégaud?
French politician
When was Henri de Guénégaud born?
Henri de Guénégaud was born in 1609.
When did Henri de Guénégaud die?
Henri de Guénégaud died on 16 March 1676 in Paris.
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Henri de Guénégaud was a politician, beamter and chancellor.
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Henri de Guénégaud was French.
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