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Francois Certain Canrobert Biography and Timeline

Follow Francois Certain Canrobert through 4 dated historical records for France.

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Francois Certain Canrobert, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1854–1855Years on this page

1854

17 October 1854

Siege of Sevastopol

Commander of French Field Army · Sevastopol · Warfare / Crimean War

Begins to bombard Sevastopol.

Role range: 1853-1856

5 November 1854

Battle of Inkerman

General · Commander · Inkerman · Warfare / Crimean War

Commands French forces whose reinforcements help repel the Russian attack at Inkerman.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1854-1855

1855

16 May 1855

Resignation of Francois Certain Canrobert

General · Sevastopol · Warfare / Crimean War

Resigns command after disputes over operational direction.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1854-1855

1855

Resignation of Francois Certain Canrobert

Commander of French Field Army · Vienna · Warfare / Crimean War

Resigns command after interference from French Government.

Role range: 1853-1856

Records, sources and methodology

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