Jacques Laffitte biography

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Jacques Laffitte was a French banker and politician during the 1800s. He rose quickly to the rank of president of the Bank of France. In 1819, the position was taken from him for staunchly defending the liberty of the press. By 1830, his house had become headquarters for the revolutionary party. After the new king, Louis-Philippe, ascended to the throne, Laffitte eventually became Prime Minister.