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    Adolphe Niel (4 October 1802 – 13 August 1869) was a French Army general and statesman. He was born at Muret, Haute-Garonne and entered the École Polytechnique...
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  • Santos, Brazilian footballer known as Niel Niel (singer), South Korean member of boy group Teen Top Adolphe Niel (1802–1869), French Army general and statesman...
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    resigned from the French army on 4 October, informing Minister of War Adolphe Niel of his decision in a letter: "I have the honor of presenting to you my...
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  • troops, thus reaching the ruler's target of one million French troops. Adolphe Niel, Minister of War for France under Emperor Napoleon III, was in charge...
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    Prussian Army, when potentially 1,000,000 would be required. Under Marshal Adolphe Niel, urgent reforms were made. Universal conscription and a shorter period...
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    III Corps, led by François Certain de Canrobert, the IV Corps; led by Adolphe Niel, and the V Corps, led by prince Napoléon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte...
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    and aviation pioneer. It is also the birthplace of the Niel family [fr] from which Adolphe Niel, Marshal of France and Minister of War, was derived. A...
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    Chasseloup-Laubat. He also became Minister of War on 13 August 1869, succeeding Adolphe Niel. He only held the position for a few days, and was replaced by Edmond...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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  • Achille Baraguey d'Hilliers Patrice de MacMahon François Certain Canrobert Adolphe Niel King Victor Emmanuel II Minister of War: Alfonso Ferrero La Marmora Emperor...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    military buildings inside the fort. Thanks to the support of General Adolphe Niel, the fortifications committee advocated the proposal on January 7, 1852...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    Affairs: Henri La Tour d'Auvergne Interior: Adolphe de Forcade La Roquette Finance: Pierre Magne War: Adolphe Niel jusqu'au 13 août 1869 Navy and Colonies:...
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    Regnaud de Saint-Jean d'Angély (1794–1870), Marshal of France in 1859 Adolphe Niel (1802–1869), Marshal of France in 1859 Philippe Antoine d'Ornano, Count...
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    he was promoted to General of division. He later led a division of Adolphe Niel's corps in the Battle of Solférino. Retired on account of his age in 1865...
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    Otto von Moser Georg Alexander von Müller Duke Nicholas of Württemberg Adolphe Niel Duke Paul Wilhelm of Württemberg Philipp Albrecht, Duke of Württemberg...
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    1859 20 January 1867 Jacques Louis Randon 20 January 1867 17 July 1869 Adolphe Niel Navy and Colonies 2 December 1852 27 March 1855 Théodore Ducos 27 March...
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    Succeeded by Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud Preceded by Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Minister of War 5 May 1859 – 20 January 1867 Succeeded by Adolphe Niel...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    Adolphe Vuitry (French pronunciation: [adɔlf vɥitʁi], 31 March 1813 – 23 June 1885) was a French lawyer, economist and politician. He became recognized...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    Jean-Adolphe Beaucé (2 August 1818 – 13 July 1875) was a French battle-scene painter. Born in Paris, he followed the French army on campaign from 1843...
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    became minister president of the Council of State, and on the death of Adolphe Billault on 18 October 1863 minister of state and chief spokesman of the...
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    de Saint Arnaud Jean-Baptiste Philibert Vaillant Jacques Louis Randon Adolphe Niel Marine, Colonies and Algeria Théodore Ducos Jacques Pierre Abbatucci...
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    banker's daughter and sister of Adolphus Goldsmith. They had three children: Adolphe-Ernest (1824-1875), Charlotte-Amélie (1826-1917), and Gustave Eugène [fr]...
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  • Lhuys French Minister of Foreign affairs  France 389 3 September 1867 Adolphe Niel Marshal of France French Minister of Defence  France 390 3 September...
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