30 June 1798
Capture of Alexandria
A force of 5,000 land at Marabut & occupty Alexandria, left in the hands of General Kleber
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A force of 5,000 land at Marabut & occupty Alexandria, left in the hands of General Kleber
Napoleon leaves Alexandria in the hands of General Jean Kleber
Napoleon leaves Alexandria in the hands of General Jean Kleber
Napoleon captured Alexandria after landing in Egypt, establishing the first major French base for the campaign.
Napoleon left Egypt aboard the frigate Muiron, leaving General Kleber in command of the Army of the Orient.
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
Obtains Said Pasha's concession to form a company and construct the Suez Canal.
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