Another holder of it came to power by slandering Nicolas Fouquet [foo-kay].
A gambler who held this position escaped jail after killing Edward Wilson in a duel over Elizabeth Villiers, mistress of William III. Another holder of it was the father of the woman of letters Mrs. de Stael and gave a misleading "Report to the King." This position, once held by John Law, included a "physiocrat" whose policies incited the Flour War. That person created the Six Edicts, which abolished the (*) corvee [core-VAY]. Another holder of it came to power by slandering Nicolas Fouquet [foo-kay]. A holder of this position engaged in risky practices, resulting in the Mississippi Bubble. Jacques Necker held this position, which directed collection of the gabelle and taille. For 10 points, name this position held by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, which often advised kings named Louis on monetary policy.
A gambler who held this position escaped jail after killing Edward Wilson in a duel over Elizabeth Villiers, mistress of William III.
Finance Minister of France [or Minister de l'Economie; accept French Superintendent of Finances; French Controller-General of Finances; accept any answer indicating a manager/director of Finances or economics for France; prompt on any answer indicating manager/director of Finances with "of what country"] 