Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Abbas I Hilmi Biography and Timeline

Follow Abbas I Hilmi through 2 dated historical records for Egypt.

Abbas I Hilmi, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1849–1851Years on this page

1849

Wali of Egypt

Pasha · Wali of Egypt · Cairo · Government / Government of Egypt

Succeeds Ibrahim Pasha as hereditary ruler of Egypt.

Role range: 1849-1854

1851

Alexandria-Cairo Railway

Pasha · Wali of Egypt · Cairo · Government / Government of Egypt

Authorizes construction of a railway linking Alexandria with Cairo.

Role range: 1849-1854

Records, sources and methodology

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