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Arrest and Charge
- When
- 3 August 1815
- Where
- Paris
Ney was arrested in August 1815 following Napoleon's defeat, facing charges of treason for his actions during the Hundred Days.
After the Battle of Waterloo, Ney was arrested on 3 August 1815. The restored monarchy charged him with treason for rejoining Napoleon, a betrayal of his earlier pledge to the Bourbon king. This arrest initiated the legal process that would lead to his trial.
Sources
- Michel Ney Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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