Michel Ney
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Summary
Michel Ney was born on January 10, 1769[1], in Saarlouis[2]. He died on December 7, 1815[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a notary's clerk[5], construction foreman[6], politician[7], military officer[8], and marshal[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,038 views/month, #6,348 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], Grave of Ney[12]
- Father: Pierre Ney[13]
- Mother: Margarethe Grevelinger[14]
- Spouse: Aglaé Auguié[15]
- Child: Michel Louis Félix Ney[16], Napoléon Joseph Ney[17], Edgar Ney[18], Eugène Ney[19]
- Country of citizenship: France[20]
- Native language: French[21]
- Position held: Pair of France[22]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Marshal of France[24], Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[25], Duke of Elchingen[26], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[27], Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Christ[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Noble title: duke[30]
- Military branch: cavalry[31], infantry[32]
- Commons category: Michel Ney[33]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of the Empire[34], Grands officiers de l'Empire français[35]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[36]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[37]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): VI Corps[38], 3rd Army Corps[39]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Dennewitz[40], Battle of Borodino[41], Peninsular War[42], Napoleonic Wars[43], Battle of Elchingen[44], Бой под Михельсбергом[45], Battle of Ulm[46], Battle of Jena–Auerstedt[47], Battle of Eylau[48], Battle of Guttstadt-Deppen[49], Battle of Friedland[50], Battle of Dresden[51], Battle of Leipzig[52], Battle of Laon[53]
- Family name: Ney[54]
- Given name: Michel[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michel Ney[56]
- Commons gallery: Michel Ney[57]
- Allegiance: France[58]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Michel Ney include HMS Marshal Ney[60], a monitor[61] and boulevard Ney[62], a boulevard[63], in France[64].
Why It Matters
Michel Ney has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include HMS Marshal Ney[60], a monitor[61] and boulevard Ney[62], a boulevard[63], in France[64].
FAQs
Where was Michel Ney born?
Michel Ney was born in Saarlouis[2].
Where did Michel Ney die?
Michel Ney passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Michel Ney's parents?
Michel Ney's father was Pierre Ney[13]. Michel Ney's mother was Margarethe Grevelinger[14].
Who was Michel Ney married to?
Michel Ney's spouses include Aglaé Auguié[15].
What did Michel Ney do for work?
Michel Ney worked as a notary's clerk[5], construction foreman[6], politician[7], military officer[8], and marshal[9].
What awards did Michel Ney receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Marshal of France[24], Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[25], and Duke of Elchingen[26].