Riquet, PP (English spelling) RiquetPP

Japanese: Riquet,P.P.(英語表記)RiquetPP
Riquet, PP (English spelling) RiquetPP

…In particular, the Prefect of Finances Colbert, who was promoting his mercantilist policies, urged the expansion of transportation systems and authorized the excavation of the Canal du Midi. The excavation work was entrusted to Pierre-Paul Riquet, a local influential man who had made his fortune through tax contracts and other means. Construction began in 1666 and was completed in 1681. …

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Japanese:

…とくに,財務総監コルベールは重商主義政策を推進するため交通輸送機関の拡充を急ぎ,ミディ運河の開削を許可した。開削工事は徴税請負などで財をなした地元の有力者,リケPierre‐Paul Riquetへ委託した。工事は1666年に始まり81年に完成した。…

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