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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes

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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes

Birth
Dijon, Departement de la Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France
Death
13 Feb 1787 (aged 67)
Versailles, Departement des Yvelines, Île-de-France, France
Burial
Versailles, Departement des Yvelines, Île-de-France, France Add to Map
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He was a French statesman and diplomat. He served as Foreign Minister from 1774 to 1787 during the reign of Louis XVI, notably during the American War of Independence. He was one of the most important figures in securing American independence.
He was a French statesman and diplomat. He served as Foreign Minister from 1774 to 1787 during the reign of Louis XVI, notably during the American War of Independence. He was one of the most important figures in securing American independence.

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