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1769 – 1815Michel Ney (1769-1815)Died 7 December 1815, aged 46Ney was one of Napoleon's most celebrated marshals, nicknamed 'the bravest of the brave' for his conduct in battle. After rejoining Napoleon during the Hundred Days, he was tried for treason by the restored monarchy and executed.