Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734 – 1802), titled Count of Hannonville in 1759. French statesman, best known for his involvement in the French Revolution.
Realizing that the Parlement of Paris would never agree to reform, Calonne handpicked an Assembly of Notables in 1787 to approve new taxes. When they refused, Calonne's reputation plummeted and he was forced to leave the country.
- "Necker was succeeded by as Director-General of Finance by Charles-Alexandre de Calonne, a cheerful, amiable red-haired man of forty-seven..." https://books.google.it/books?id=JiOoGto_W0kC&pg=PP45...
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