About Jean Le Mercier
Jean Le Mercier was a French politician.
Jean Le Mercier, who died 3 July 1397, Lord of Nouvion, was a French politician, advisor to kings Charles V and Charles VI. He was appointed by his detractors as being one the Marmousets. He was also Grand Master of France.
Biography In 1358 he was notary and secretary to the king, soon becoming one of the most trusted advisors of Charles VI. Appointed treasurer of wars in 1369, In 1392, under the government of the dukes who governed France during the king's illness, he was deprived of his power. In 1394 all his properties were confiscated and he was then banished from the kingdom. He took refuge in Cambrai.
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