The next controller-general, Charles Alexandre de Calonne, took the position in 1783. ... Etienne Charles Lomenie de Brienne, cardinal of Roman Catholic Church, succeeded Calonne after he worked against the leader of finance, Calonne, in the Assembly of the Notables. ... There was a brief silence and some cries but soon every one started shouting "Vive la République!...

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