Michel Ney
French general (born 1769–1815)
1769 — 1815
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Profession
French general (born 1769–1815)
Born
January 10, 1769
Died
1815 (age ~46)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military officer
FranceBorn in SaarlouisDied in Paris
1769
Born in Saarlouis (1769-01-10)
1804
AwardMarshal of France
1810
AwardKnight Grand Cordon of the Order of Christ
1815
Died in Paris
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Michel Ney, 1st Prince de la Moskowa, 1st Duke of Elchingen, was a French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.
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Who is Michel Ney?+
Michel Ney, 1st Prince de la Moskowa, 1st Duke of Elchingen, was a French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Ney born?+
Michel Ney was born on January 10, 1769.
When did Michel Ney die?+
Michel Ney died in 1815, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — January 10, 1769
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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