Michel Ney

French general (born 1769–1815)
Person human Q40756
Michel Ney
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Michel Ney

Summary

Michel Ney is a human[1]. He was born in Saarlouis[2]. He was born on January 10, 1769[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 7, 1815[5]. He worked as a notary's clerk[6], construction foreman[7], politician[8], military officer[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,702 views/month, #6,348 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saarlouis[2], Michel Ney…
  • Michel Ney died in Paris[4].
  • Michel Ney was born on January 10, 1769[3].
  • Michel Ney died on December 7, 1815[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Ney[13].
  • Michel Ney's father was Pierre Ney[14].
  • Michel Ney's mother was Margarethe Grevelinger[15].
  • Michel Ney was married to Aglaé Auguié[16].
  • A child of Michel Ney was Michel Louis Félix Ney[17].
  • A child of Michel Ney was Napoléon Joseph Ney[18].
  • A child of Michel Ney was Edgar Ney[19].
  • A child of Michel Ney was Eugène Ney[20].
  • Michel Ney held citizenship in France[21].
  • French was Michel Ney's native language[22].
  • Michel Ney's professions included notary's clerk[6].
  • Michel Ney worked as a construction foreman[7].
  • Michel Ney's professions included politician[8].
  • Michel Ney's professions included military officer[9].
  • Michel Ney worked as a military personnel[10].
  • Michel Ney held the position of Pair of France[23].
  • Michel Ney received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Michel Ney received the Marshal of France[25].
  • Michel Ney received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[26].
  • Michel Ney received the Duke of Elchingen[27].

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Origins and Family

Michel Ney's place of birth was Saarlouis[2]. He was born on January 10, 1769[3]. His father was Pierre Ney[14]. His mother was Margarethe Grevelinger[15]. French was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include notary's clerk[6], construction foreman[7], politician[8], military officer[9], and military personnel[10]. Michel Ney held the position of Pair of France[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Marshal of France[25], a military rank[30]; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[26], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Duke of Elchingen[27], a noble title[33], in First French Empire[34]; list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[35]; and Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Christ[36].

Personal Life

Michel Ney was married to Aglaé Auguié[16]. Children include Michel Louis Félix Ney[17], a politician[37], 1804–1854[38], of France[39], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[40]; Napoléon Joseph Ney[18], a politician[41], 1803–1857[42], of France[43], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[44]; Edgar Ney[19], a politician[45], 1812–1882[46], of France[47], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[48]; and Eugène Ney[20], a diplomat[49], 1808–1845[50], of France[51], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[52].

Death and Burial

Michel Ney died on December 7, 1815[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[53]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Ney[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Michel Ney include HMS Marshal Ney[54], a monitor[55] and boulevard Ney[56], a boulevard[57], in France[58].

Why It Matters

Michel Ney ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,702 views/month, #6,348 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Entities named for him include HMS Marshal Ney[54], a monitor[55] and boulevard Ney[56], a boulevard[57], in France[58].

FAQs

Where was Michel Ney born?

Michel Ney's place of birth was Saarlouis[2].

Where did Michel Ney die?

Michel Ney died in Paris[4].

Who were Michel Ney's parents?

Michel Ney's father was Pierre Ney[14]. Michel Ney's mother was Margarethe Grevelinger[15].

Who was Michel Ney married to?

Michel Ney's spouses include Aglaé Auguié[16].

What did Michel Ney do for work?

Michel Ney worked as notary's clerk[6], construction foreman[7], politician[8], military officer[9], and military personnel[10].

What awards did Michel Ney receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Marshal of France[25], Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[26], and Duke of Elchingen[27].

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  18. [12] . Recueil de tombeaux des quatre cimetières de Paris. wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  25. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation notary's clerk, construction foreman, politician +2
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language French
    Given name Michel
    Conflict
    Military branch cavalry, infantry
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