Nicolas de Neufville, seigneur de Villeroy
Nicolas de Neufville, seigneur de Villeroy , (* 1542 ; † November 12, 1617 in Rouen ) was a French diplomat and politician .
Villeroy was under Charles IX. , Heinrich III. , Heinrich IV. And Ludwig XIII. State Secretary ( secrétaire d'Etat ) and Ambassador.
As State Secretary, he headed the Foreign Ministry ( Secrétaire d'État aux Affaires étrangères ) from December 30, 1594 to August 9, 1616 , and the Ministry of War ( Secrétaire d'État à la Guerre ) from January 1, 1589 to August 9, 1613 .
Works
Among other things, he left behind the famous Memoires d'Etat depuis 1567 jusqu'en 1604 (1622–1634).
Web links
- Literature by and about Nicolas de Neufville, seigneur de Villeroy in the Online Computer Library Center
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Louis de Revol |
Foreign Minister of France December 30, 1594 - August 9, 1616 |
Armand-Jean du Plessis, duc de Richelieu |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Villeroy, Nicolas de Neufville seigneur de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French politician and diplomat |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1542 |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 12, 1617 |
| Place of death | Rouen , France |