Jacques Necker (1732-1804) was a Swiss-born banker and statesman who
played a pivotal role in the financial administration of 18th-century
France. Born on September 30, 1732, in Geneva, Switzerland, Necker
became a prominent banker in Paris before being appointed as France's
Controller-General of Finance in 1776. Notably, he was the first
non-noble to hold this influential position. Necker is best known for
publishing the "Compte Rendu au Roi" (Report to the King), a detailed
public report of the state's finances. This groundbreaking act aimed to
promote financial transparency and accountability. His tenure and
reforms contributed to the lead-up to the French Revolution. Jacques
Necker passed away on April 9, 1804, leaving a lasting impact on the
economic and political history of France.
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