Intendant

The title of intendant (French intendant, Spanish intendente) has been used in a number of countries through history.

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Intendants were royal civil servants in France under the ancien r?gime. The office of intendant was first introduced during the reign of King Louis XIII (1610-1643). The position remained in existence until the French Revolution.

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A product of the centralization policies of the French crown, intendants were appointed to prevent the abuse of sales of royal offices, and also had the right to collect revenue and sell licenses.

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Intendant related Images and Photos (experimental)

Portrait of an Official Said to Be l'Intendant Delonay Standing Above Florence 1809