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French East India Company

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Founders Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Founded1664
HeadquartersParis
France
Ceased operations1769
Fate French
Type of business Publicly listed company
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
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About French East India Company


The French East India Company was a commercial Imperial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the English and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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