 René Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis of Argenson

René Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis of Argenson (1694–1757), was a prominent French statesman and a notable figure during the reign of Louis XV. He served as the **Minister of War** from 1743 to 1748, a critical period that included the War of the Austrian Succession. During his tenure, he focused on military reforms and the modernization of the French army.