French politician who served as an adviser to Louis XIV. Colbert reformed taxes,centralized the administration,and improved roads and canals in an effort to encourage trade.

• 考伯特，简·巴蒂斯特1619－1683法国政治家，曾做路易十四的顾问。柯尔贝尔改革税制，统一行政权并致力于修建道路、运河以鼓励贸易。