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Jean Hoeufft
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Jean Hoeufft (Liège, 1578 - Paris, 5 September 1651) was a Dutch banker, financier, and arms dealer, who rose through the court of Louis XIII of France to become Treasurer to Louis XIV.
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Hoeufft made a fortune from his diplomatic and business ventures, ultimately becoming one of the richest men in Europe outside of the royal families.[1]