Nicolas Fouquet throws the most famous party in French history - August 17th, 1653
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The Downfall of Nicolas Fouquet and the Rise of Versailles
This chapter discusses the trial and harsh sentencing of Nicolas Fouquet, the finance minister convicted of embezzlement and treason. It explores King Louis XIV's unusual decision to impose life imprisonment and how Fouquet's estate influenced the grandeur of Versailles.
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