Siege of Hanoi1881
Riviere is sent to Hanoi to evict the Chinese "Black Flag Pirates". Killed during a Vietnamese counterattack. Captures the Hanoi fortress & the Hon Gay coal mine
Historical person
Henri Laurent Riviere Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Henri Laurent Riviere, based on 1 World History Database records associated with France.
1 records1881–18811 events1 places
Chronological biography
1881
Titles and roles
Captain
Record provenance
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