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Charles Alexandre de Calonne
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thumb|right|Portrait of de Calonne by Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun 1784; London, Royal Collection)
Charles Alexandre de Calonne (20 January 1734, Douai – 30 October 1802, Paris) was a French statesman, best known for his involvement in the French Revolution.
Quotes
Si cela n'est que difficile, c'est fait; si cela est impossible, nous verrons.
Translation: If it is only difficult, it is done; if it is impossible, we shall see.
Response to Marie Antoinette when she informed him that something she needed done might be difficult.
Quoted by François Guizot in Biographie Universelle, Volume 6 (1812)
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Category:1734 births
Category:1802 deaths
Category:Lawyers from France
Category:Politicians from France
Category:Finance ministers
Category:People of the French Revolution