Armand Thomas Hue de Miromesnil | |
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![]() Hue de Miromesnil, Armand Thomas | |
Born | 15 September 1723 |
Died | 6 July 1796 | (aged 72)
Nationality | French |
Occupation | government minister |
Known for | minister of Ancien Régime |
Armand Thomas Hue de Miromesnil (15 September 1723 – 6 July 1796) was a minister of the French Ancien Régime who served as Keeper of the Seals under Louis XVI. He was brought into the ministry by his patron Maurepas following the ascension of Louis XVI and the dissolution of the Maupeou ministry, taking office alongside Turgot and Malesherbes.
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