Ralph Abercromby Biography and Timeline

Birth of Ralph Abercromby

Birth of Ralph Abercromby

Siege of Carillon

Defeated by the French at Carillon

Role range: 1756-1763

Dismissal

Abercromby is recalled from Canada

Role range: 1756-1763

Capture of Fort Louisbourg

The gateway to Canada is forced open to the British. Louisburg falls to the British forces of General Abercromby & General Amherst

Role range: 1756-1763

Member of Parliament

Elected Member of Parliament

Role range: 1774-1780

Major General

Appointed Major General

Commander in Chief

Appointed Commander of the forces in Ireland

Commander in Chief

Appointed Commander of the forces in Scotland

Commander of Netherlands, The

Appointed Commander of the forces in The Netherlands

Commander of Mediterranean

Appointed Commander of the British troops in the Mediterranean

Commander of Mediterranean

Appointed Commander of the British troops in the Mediterranean

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1800-1801

Battle of Alexandria

The Battle of Alexandria is fought between the French General Menou and the British 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 – 1800-1801

Capture of Alexandria

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 – 1800-1801

Rule of Egypt

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 – 1800-1801

Siege of Alexandria

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 – 1800-1801

Death of Ralph Abercromby

Death of Ralph Abercromby, killed in battle

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1800-1801

Invasion of Egypt

Commands an Anglo-Turkish invasion force

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1800-1801