The position of Treasurer General of France is a finance office of the French administration of the old Regime. Historyedit code
The Treasurers General of France are the heirs of the treasurers of France and generals of finance, offices of finance created in medieval times and united in 1577. The treasurers general of France had as function the management of finances in a spring administrative called generality. They had as their organizational form the offices of finance, established from 1577.
Their financial management function was important only before the introduction of stewards. The most important function held by the Treasurers General was the management of the royal domain. The charge, however, offered the advantages of gradual nobility, comfortable pledges and remuneration indexed to the amounts handled by the treasurers general. Jean de la Bruyere, Racine and Du Cange were treasurers general.
The "inflationary" royal policy regarding offices has made them multiply and thus lose their value and prestige, this office remains highly sought after because it confers nobility. code
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