Joseph Balthasar, Comte Siméon
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Joseph Balthasar, Comte Siméon (1781-1846), was a French politician.
He was the son of Joseph Jérôme, Comte Siméon. He entered the diplomatic service under the Empire. At the Restoration he was successively prefect of Var, Doubs and Pas de Calais. He was director-general of fine arts in 1828, and had a great reputation as a connoisseur and collector.