nahN se', a town of France, capital of the Department of Meurthe-et-Moselle. It is a well-built town, with broad streets and fine buildings. The ancient citadel, the ducal palace and the Hotel de Ville are among the most noteworthy structures. One of the leading universities of France, comprising schools of medicine, law, science, philosophy and pharmacy, is located at Nancy. The chief manufactures of the town consist of broadcloth and other woolen stuffs, cotton goods, hosiery, lace, boots and shoes, embroidery and musical instruments. The trade is extensive. At Nancy was fought in 1477 the battle between the duke of Lorraine and Charles the Bold of Burgundy, who was defeated and slain (See CHARLES THE BOLD). From 1820 to 1873 the town was occupied by the Germans. Population in 1901, 102,559.