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John Michel was born on 1 September, 1804 in Dewlish House, Dorset, is a British Army officer (1804–1886). Discover John Michel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

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Occupation art_department,miscellaneous
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 1 September, 1975
Birthday 1 September
Birthplace Dewlish House, Dorset
Date of death 23 May, 1886
Died Place Dewlish House, Dorset
Nationality United Kingdom

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John Michel Height, Weight & Measurements

At 88 years old, John Michel height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children Louisa Augusta Michel, Rachel Mary Lumley Godolphin Michel

John Michel Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Michel worth at the age of 88 years old? John Michel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Art Department. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated John Michel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Art Department

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1804

Field Marshal Sir John Michel (1 September 1804 – 23 May 1886) was a British Army officer.

1823

Born the son of Lieutenant-General John Michel and Anne Michel (née Fane), Michel was educated at Eton College and commissioned into the 57th Regiment of Foot on 3 April 1823.

He transferred to the 27th Regiment of Foot a few months later, then to the 60th Regiment of Foot on 6 November 1823 and then to the 64th Regiment of Foot in Gibraltar on 24 November 1823.

1825

He was promoted to lieutenant on 28 April 1825, to captain in an unattached company on 12 December 1826 and to captain the 64th Foot on 15 February 1827.

1831

Michel was associated with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and made his first-class debut in 1831.

He played for the Gentlemen in the Gentlemen v Players match.

1832

Michel attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst in 1832 passing out as a staff officer the following year.

1835

He returned to the 64th Foot before transferring to the 3rd Regiment of Foot in Bengal on 20 February 1835 and becoming Aide-de-Camp to General Sir Henry Fane there later that year.

1838

In May 1838 Michel married Louise Anne Churchill and together they went on to have two sons and three daughters.

1840

Promoted to major in the 6th Regiment of Foot on 6 March 1840, he became Commanding Officer of the 6th Foot with the rank of lieutenant colonel on 15 April 1842.

1847

Michel was deployed to South Africa in 1847 where he commanded his Regiment at the Battle of Waterkloof in March 1851 and the Battle of Mount Chaco in December 1851 during the Eighth Xhosa War.

1851

He commanded the 6th Regiment of Foot during the Eighth Xhosa War in 1851 and served as Chief of Staff of the British Army's Turkish contingent during the Crimean War in 1854 before transferring to India where he commanded the Malwa Field Force which pursued Tatya Tope in the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny.

1854

Promoted to brevet colonel on 20 June 1854, he became an Inspecting Field Officer for the recruiting districts on 1 October 1854 and then Chief of Staff of the British Army's Turkish contingent serving in the Crimean War with the local rank of major-general on 27 March 1855.

1856

After returning to South Africa again with the local rank of major-general on 24 July 1856 to deal with attacks by the cattle-killing movement, he was transferred to India with the local rank of major-general on 7 August 1857 and commanded the Malwa Field Force which pursued Tatya Tope in the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny.

1858

He was promoted to the substantive rank of major-general on 26 October 1858.

1860

He then commanded the 1st Division at the Battle of Taku Forts in August 1860 during the Second Opium War and took part in the burning of the Old Summer Palace at Peking in October 1860 as a reprisal for the torture and murder of British prisoners before being appointed Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong in 1861.

Michel became Commander of the 1st Division and fought at the Battle of Taku Forts in August 1860 during the Second Opium War.

He took part in the burning of the Old Summer Palace at Peking in October 1860 as a reprisal for the torture and murder of British prisoners before being appointed Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong in 1861.

1865

Michel became Commander of the British Troops in Canada in British North America with the local rank of lieutenant-general on 25 April 1865, succeeding Lieutenant-General Sir William Williams.

1866

He later commanded the forces in British North America playing a key role in the organization of the militia volunteers in resistance to the Fenian raids invasions in 1866.

In this capacity, Michel played a key role in the organization of the militia volunteers in resistance to the Fenian raids invasions in 1866.

He was also a strong supporter of the Ottawa–French River navigation route advocated by Casimir Gzowski.

Promoted to the substantive rank of lieutenant-general on 25 June 1866 and to full general on 28 March 1874, he became The Commander-In-Chief, Ireland in 1875; in this capacity his social skills and ample means made him very popular.

1875

His last appointment was as Commander-in-Chief of Ireland in 1875.

Michel was also an English cricketer with amateur status.

1880

He returned from Ireland on 1 October 1880.

1886

Promoted to field marshal on 27 March 1886, Michel retired to Dewlish House in Dorset where he died on 23 May 1886.

Michel's honours included:

1986

He also became colonel of the 86th Regiment of Foot (later the 2nd Battalion the Royal Irish Rifles).