Reims, France

French statesman who served King Louis XIV and developed Colbertism, a variant of mercantilism that organized the country's politics and markets

French sociologist, philosopher, and cultural theorist known for his analyses of media, contemporary culture, and concepts like hyperreality

King of the Franks from 1031 to 1060, whose reign is often seen as emblematic of early Capetian challenges but also as a period of pragmatic leadership