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Michel Ney — Marshal of the Empire, shot after the Hundred Days, 1769–1815
“The bravest of the brave”, hero of the retreat from Russia, he charged at Waterloo and was then condemned for treason by the Restoration and shot in Paris. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded office of Michel Ney: Marshalate of the Empire (from 1804 to 1815, his execution). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Michel Ney was born on 10 January 1769. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Michel Ney died on 7 December 1815. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Michel Ney died in Paris. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Michel Ney died of his execution by firing squad. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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