Vergennes Charles Gravier Count De 1717-1787 Born In Dijon
Educated there at the Jesuit College. In 1740 entered the diplomatic
service, being sent to Lisbon. In 1741 took part in the negotiations
that resulted in the election to the empire of the elector of Bavaria,
Charles VII. In 1752 attended the Congress of Hanover. From 1754 to 1768
ambassador at Constantinople. In 1771-1774, when minister at the court
of Sweden, supported the revolution in favour of Gustavus III. In 1774
appointed by the king of France, secretary of foreign affairs. Secretly
aided the American Revolution with funds, arms, and stores, and arranged
the treaty of alliance between the United States and France, 1778.