Stamp Day: Comte d’Argenson
Michel Reference
TN 396
Stanley Reference
TN 359
Yvert Reference
TN 359
Themes
personalities
Description
The “Comte d’Argenson” designates Marc-Pierre de Voyer de Paulmy (1696-1764), a central figure in the reign of Louis XV.
Secretary of State for War: He held this position from 1743 to 1757. He was the architect of the military reforms which led to the victory of Fontenoy in 1745.
Protector of Enlightenment: Despite his official position, he was a friend of philosophers. The Encyclopedia of Diderot and d'Alembert is also dedicated to him.
Founder of the Military School: He was behind the creation of the Royal Military School in Paris in 1751.
Secretary of State for War: He held this position from 1743 to 1757. He was the architect of the military reforms which led to the victory of Fontenoy in 1745.
Protector of Enlightenment: Despite his official position, he was a friend of philosophers. The Encyclopedia of Diderot and d'Alembert is also dedicated to him.
Founder of the Military School: He was behind the creation of the Royal Military School in Paris in 1751.
Size
22x36 mm
Colors
Rouge
Designer
Raoul Serres
Printers
Raoul Serres
Perforation
13
Print
Taille-douce
Face Value
15,00 DT
Mint Value
—
Used Value
—
Print Run
107 000 exemplaires
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