René Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, 2nd Marquis of Argenson

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René Louis de Voyer de Paulmy
Marquis of Argenson
The Marquis of Argenson
Born Paris, France
Died 26 January 1757 (aged 62)
Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières
Issue Antoine René, Marquis of Argenson
Father Marc René, Marquis of Argenson
Mother Marguerite Le Fèvre de Caumartin

René Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, 2nd Marquis of Argenson (18 October 1694 – 26 January 1757) was a politician who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from November 1744 to January 1747 and was a friend of Voltaire. He was active during the reign of King Louis XV.




Issue[edit]

  1. Marc Antoine René de Voyer, Marquis de Paulmy (22 November 1722 – 13 August 1787)




Political offices
Preceded by Foreign Minister of France
19 November 1744 – 10 January 1747
Succeeded by