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Which offices did Jean-Baptiste Colbert hold under Louis XIV?
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Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Jean-Baptiste Colbert.
Under the reign of King Louis XIV, Jean-Baptiste Colbert served as a prominent member of the High Council (Conseil dâen Haut). During his career, he held the following key offices:
- Superintendent of the Kingâs Buildings: Appointed in 1664.
- Comptroller General of Finance: Appointed in 1665, a position he held until 1683.
- Secretary of State for the Navy: Appointed in 1669, serving until 1683.
As one of the king's most intimate counselors, Colbert was instrumental in implementing economic reforms, fostering industrial growth, and significantly expanding the French navy.12