Francois Quesnay
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Francois Quesnay
FRANCOIS QUESNAY French physician and economist. Physician to King Louis XV at Versailles. Date: 1694 - 1774
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1694 1774 Economist Francois Physician Versailles
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1. Title: "Francois Quesnay: The Enlightened Physician-Economist of the French Court" Francois Quesnay (1694-1774), a renowned French physician and economist, is depicted in this striking portrait. Born in Beaune, Burgundy, Quesnay rose to prominence during the reign of King Louis XV, serving as the royal physician at the prestigious Palace of Versailles. Quesnay's impressive career began with his medical studies at the University of Dijon. He later continued his education in Paris, where he became a member of the prestigious Académie Royale de Médecine. Quesnay's medical expertise extended beyond the confines of the palace, as he was also a pioneer in the field of public health. He advocated for the establishment of hospitals, the improvement of sanitation, and the importance of hygiene in preventing the spread of diseases. However, Quesnay's most significant contributions were in the realm of economics. He is best known for developing the "Tableau Économique," an early economic model that depicted the interdependence of various sectors of the economy. This groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the Physiocrat school of thought, which emphasized the importance of agriculture and the role of nature in economic production. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Quesnay's life was not without controversy. His unconventional economic theories, which challenged the mercantilist orthodoxy of the time, drew criticism from some of his contemporaries. Nevertheless, his ideas continued to influence economic thought long after his death, and he remains an important figure in the history of economic theory. This portrait of Francois Quesnay, taken during his time at Versailles, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable man who straddled the worlds of medicine and economics, leaving an indelible mark on both fields.
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