Nicolas Fouquet

ModernPoliticianFrance1615 — 1680

French finance minister imprisoned by Louis XIV for extravagance.

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Quick Facts

Born

1615

Died

1680

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score51.1

Nicolas Fouquet — Complete Timeline

1653 AD

Appointed Superintendent of FinancesPolitical Action◆ Major

Fouquet was appointed Superintendent of Finances under the young Louis XIV. He used his position to amass a vast personal fortune and build the opulent Ch

French FinancesLouis XIVCorruption

Impact: national

1661 AD

Arrested for EmbezzlementPolitical Action

Fouquet was arrested by d'Artagnan on charges of embezzlement and l

CorruptionLouis XIVPolitical Purge

Impact: nationaldestructive

1664 AD

Sentenced to Life ImprisonmentPolitical Action◆ Major

After a three-year trial, Fouquet was sentenced to life imprisonment in the fortress of Pignerol. The king commuted a death sentence to life, and Fouquet spent the rest of his life in solitary confinement.

ImprisonmentLouis XIVJustice

Impact: nationaltragic