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Treasury

A treasury is the part of a government which manages all money and revenue. A treasurer is somebody who runs a treasury; although, in some systems (such as the US) the treasurer reports to a secretary of the treasury.

Notable Treasuries

United States Department of the Treasury

Notable Treasurers and Secretaries

Jean-Baptiste Colbert (France)
Alexander Hamilton (United States)
John W. Snow (United States)

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