Alexandria Forts Bombarded11 July 1882
British warships attack coastal defences during the Egyptian crisis.
Historical person
Beauchamp Seymour Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Beauchamp Seymour, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
3 records1882–18822 events1 places
Chronological biography
1882
Bombardment of Alexandria11 July 1882
Bombards Alexandria during the intervention that leads to British occupation of Egypt and control of the canal route.
Bombardment of Alexandria11 July 1882
Orders the bombardment of Egyptian forts at Alexandria.
Titles and roles
Admiral · Commander Mediterranean Fleet
Record provenance
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