Minister of Foreign Affairs (France)

In 1589, the four French Secretaries of State became specialized, with one of the secretaries responsible for foreign affairs. The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs became a Minister of Foreign Affairs' in 1791. In 1794, all ministerial positions were briefly abolished by the National Convention, but was re-established in 1795 with the establishment of the Directory. For a brief period in the 1980s, the office was retitled Minister for External Affairs.

Foreign Ministers of France, 1589-present