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    What French Minister of Finance was arrested shortly after organising a too extravagant feast for his Master the French King, and who was the famous army officer who made the arrest?

    Question #126340. Asked by flem-ish. (Jul 04 12 4:49 PM)


    DomiNeyTor

    		Nicolas Fouquet
    Arrested by d'Artagnan, captain of the King's musketeers

    http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en/chateau_perso_nicolas_fouquet.php

    Jul 04 12, 5:56 PM

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