René Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis of Argenson
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René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, 2nd Marquis of Argenson (18 October 1694 – 26 January 1757) was a politician who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from November 1744 to January 1747 and was a friend of Voltaire. His younger brother, Marc-Pierre, Count of Argenson (1696-1764), was Minister of War from 1743 to 1757.
French politician (1694–1757)
René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis d' Argenson | |
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 René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis d' Argenson | |
| Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office November 1744 – January 1747 | |
| Preceded by | duc de Noailles |
| Succeeded by | Comte de Puisieux |
| Intendant French Hainaut | |
| In office 1720–1724 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-Charles Doujat |
| Succeeded by | Félix Aubery de Vastan |
| Governor of Épernay | |
| In office 1727–1770 | |
| Preceded by | Carloman Philogène Brulart, Comte de Sillery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1694 Paris |
| Died | 26 January 1757 Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières |
| Nationality | French |
| Other political affiliations | Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres |
| Spouse | Marie Madeleine Méliand |
| Children | Marc Antoine (1722-1787) |
| Alma mater | Lycée Louis-le-Grand |