Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Colbert Biography and Timeline

Follow Colbert through 2 dated historical records for France.

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Colbert, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1661–1661Years on this page

1661

Assistant Superintendent

Marquis · Assistant Superintendent-Finance · Paris · Government / Government of France

Appointed Assistant Superintendent of Finance by Louis XIV

1661

Principal Minister

Marquis · Principal Minister · Paris · Government / Government of France

Appointed Principal Minister to Louis XIV

Role range: 1661-1683

Records, sources and methodology

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