
Act 5 The difficult reorganisation of the Duchy of Nièvre
Cardinal Mazarin’s private secretary, in charge of his possessions and his immense fortune, Colbert takes possession of the Duchy of Nièvre on behalf of Mazarin in 1659. During Autumn 1660, Colbert starts a second journey in the Duchy to implement the necessary reforms for its reorganization. Once there, he sends a letter to Mazarin on […]