(1732–1804), Swiss-born banker and director general of French finances (1777–81; 1788–9). In 1789 he recommended summoning the States General and was dismissed, this being one of the factors which resulted in the storming of the Bastille.
Definition of Necker, Jacques in US English:
Necker, Jacques
proper nounneˈker
(1732–1804), Swiss-born banker and director general of French finances (1777–81; 1788–89). In 1789 he recommended summoning the States General and was dismissed, this being one of the factors that resulted in the storming of the Bastille.