Anne Robert Jacques Turgot

ModernPoliticianFrance1727 — 1781

Enlightenment economist and controller-general under Louis XVI.

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Quick Facts

Born

1727

Died

1781

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)29

Total Score47.4

Anne Robert Jacques Turgot — Complete Timeline

1774 AD

Appointed Controller-General of FinancesPolitical Action◆ Major

Turgot was appointed Controller-General of Finances by Louis XVI. An Enlightenment economist, he attempted to implement free-market reforms to address France's fiscal crisis.

French RevolutionEconomic ReformLouis XVI

Impact: nationalconstructive

1776 AD

Issued the Six EdictsReform◆ Major

Turgot issued the Six Edicts, which included the abolition of the corv

Economic ReformEnlightenmentFrench Revolution

Impact: nationalconstructive

Dismissed from OfficePolitical Action◆ Major

Turgot was dismissed by Louis XVI after his reforms provoked widespread opposition from privileged groups. His dismissal marked the failure of enlightened reform and deepened France's financial crisis.

French RevolutionEconomic ReformLouis XVI

Impact: nationaltragic