Associations to the word «Turgot»

Dictionary definition

TURGOT, noun. French economist who in 1774 was put in control of finances by Louis XVI; his proposals for reforms that involved abolishing feudal privileges made him unpopular with the aristocracy and in 1776 he was dismissed (1727-1781).

Wise words

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.
Aeschylus