Louis de Revol
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Louis de Revol | |
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Born | 1531 |
Died | 1594 |
Nationality | French |
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
[edit]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.
- Secretary of State of the Maison du Roi from 1588 to 1594 under Henri IV
- Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 15 September 1588 to 24 September 1594 under Henry IV
- Secretary of State for War from 1 January 1589 to 1594 under Henry IV
References
[edit]- ^ Ripley, George; Charles Anderson Dana. Diplomacy. The New American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge. D. Appleton and Company, 1859
External links
[edit]- From the Louvre to the Quai d’Orsay via France-Diplomatie (includes a portrait)