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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, French lawyer and politician, Foreign Minister of France (born 1717)

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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes

French diplomat (1719–1787)

Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes 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.
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Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (France)

Foreign affairs government office of France

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is the ministry of the Government of France that handles France's foreign relations. Since 1855, its headquarters have been located at 37 Quai d'Orsay, close to the National Assembly. The term Quai d'Orsay is often used as a metonym…
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