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Louis de Revol

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Louis de Revol
Born1531
Died1594
NationalityFrench

Louis de Revol (1531 – 24 September 1594) was the first French Foreign Minister from 1589 until his death in 1594. He is considered world's first foreign minister entrusted with all foreign relations.

Life and career

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He was born in Saint Pierre de Paladru (Isère), the son of Pierre and Marguerite Revol Pelissone. After Henry III created the office, Revol was appointed its first minister.[1] He had previously served as one of four state secretaries. Revol was the first incumbent of the Ministry and saw the King every day at 5:00 am. Revol oversaw a commis and six clerks.

References

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  1. ^ Ripley, George; Charles Anderson Dana. Diplomacy. The New American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge. D. Appleton and Company, 1859
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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Foreign Affairs
1 January 1589 – 17 September 1594
Succeeded by