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Jacques-Francois de Menou Biography and Timeline

Follow Jacques-Francois de Menou through 1 dated historical records for France.

Jacques-Francois de Menou, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1801

Battle of Alexandria

General · Alexandria · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

The Battle of Alexandria is fought between the French army under General Menou and the British expeditionary corps under Sir Ralph Abercrombie, where the British troops had advanced towards Alexandria. Abercromby defeats the French but dies during the battle. The British advance and capture Alexandria 2nd Sept 1801

Role range: 1800-1815

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