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Michel Le Tellier

1603–1685 · 17th century

Michel Le Tellier was a French statesman who served as secretary of state for war from 1643 to 1677 and later as chancellor of France. He began the reform of the French army, bringing its officers and supply under royal control, a work continued by his son, the Marquis de Louvois. As chancellor he sealed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, shortly before his death.

Michel Le Tellier
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