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n. - French economist who in 1774 was put in control of finances by Louis XVI.

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  • We need not recall Turgot’s historical researches.
  • Turgot's speculations, see article "Turgot" in the present volume.
  • Ireland suffered greatly from a scheme of government which did not allow of administration such as Turgot's.
  • Joseph the Second in Austria and the Netherlands were rivalled by the efforts of statesmen such as Turgot in France.
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