Lutherstadt Wittenberg in Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe

Michel Ney

(1769 - 1815)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013

1. Michel Ney Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Marschall unter Napoleon I.
befehligte hier 1813 die französ. Truppen
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Marshal under Napoleon I
commanded French troops here in 1813

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 51° 52.004′ N, 12° 38.283′ E. Marker is in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Wittenberg. It is on Schloßplatz, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the Tourist Information Office, north opposite the Castle Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schloßplatz 2, Lutherstadt Wittenberg ST 06886, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Germany.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire

and also the former East Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Olga Gebauer (a few steps from this marker); The Castle Gate, also called Coswig Gate

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Castle Church in Wittenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Jugendherberge (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Eduard Weber (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wilhelm-Weber-Haus (about 180 meters away); Thomas Müntzer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johann Schneidewin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.

Also see . . .
1. Michel Ney Bio. (Submitted on October 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Michel Ney at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Marshal Michel Ney. (Submitted on October 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013

2. Michel Ney Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.