Jacques Cœur

Jacques Cœur was a French government official and state-sponsored merchant whose personal fortune became legendary and led to his eventual disgrace. He initiated regular trade routes between France and the Levant. His memory retains iconic status in Bourges, where he built a palatial house that is preserved to this day.

Occupation

merchant, banker, ship-owner, diplomat

Position held

Q2860947, visitor general, Captain General of the Church

Citizenship

Kingdom of France

Born

1395

Died

November 25, 1456