During the Fashoda Incident Delcasse wants Britains friendship in a future conflict with Germany & sees no advantage in a colonial war. Brings Britain & France to the verge of war but ends in a diplomatic victory for Britain
Historical person
Theophile Delcasse Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Theophile Delcasse, based on 8 World History Database records associated with France.
Chronological biography
1898
During the Fashoda Incident Delcasse wants Britains friendship in a future conflict with Germany & sees no advantage in a colonial war. Brings Britain & France to the verge of war but ends in a diplomatic victory for Britain
The French Government orders its forces to withdraw during the Fashoda Incident
The French Government orders its forces to withdraw during the Fashoda Incident
1899
Accepts the agreement with Britain defining French and British spheres between the Congo and Nile basins.
1900
Announces French naval reinforcements for Chinese waters.
Supports French participation in the allied settlement.
1915
Supports negotiations bringing Italy into the Entente coalition under the London agreement.
Titles and roles
Foreign Minister of France · Foreign Secretary of France
Record provenance
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