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Adolphe Niel

French Army general and statesman, also Marshal of France (1802-1869)

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Adolphe Niel was a French Army general and statesman.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Muret wd
Died
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Place of death
Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, military engineer, military leader, soldier wd
Education
École polytechnique wd

Positions held wd

  • president
  • Minister of War
  • Second Empire senator
  • defence minister

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Companion of the Order of the Bath
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
  • Médaille militaire
  • Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
  • Royal Order of the Seraphim
  • Royal Order of the Sword
  • Order of the Medjidie
  • Order of Osmanieh
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword

Questions

When was Adolphe Niel born?
Adolphe Niel was born on 4 October 1802 in Muret.
What positions has Adolphe Niel held?
Positions held by Adolphe Niel include: president; Minister of War; Second Empire senator; defence minister.
Where did Adolphe Niel study?
Adolphe Niel was educated at École polytechnique.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Adolphe Niel · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q115701 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Larivière - Adolphe Niel (détail).jpg by Charles-Philippe Larivière (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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