Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Cairo in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
After occupying the Egyptian port of Damietta decides to march to Cairo, encouraged by the arrival of reinforcement led by his third brother Alphonse de Poitiers and the news of the death of as-Salih Ayyub the Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt
Marches on Cairo but is stopped at Mansura. After occupying the Egyptian port of Damietta decides to march to Cairo, encouraged by the arrival of reinforcement led by his third brother Alphonse de Poitiers and the news of the death of as-Salih Ayyub the Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt
Napoleon entered Cairo after the Battle of the Pyramids and began organising French administration in Egypt.
Napoleon helped establish the Institut d'Egypte to organise scientific study, research and technical work during the occupation.
A major uprising erupted in Cairo against French rule, and Napoleon's forces suppressed the revolt after intense fighting.
Napoleon left Cairo for Suez to inspect the region and examine strategic possibilities connected with the Red Sea.
Captrures Egypt & forms a Government
Napoleon left Cairo with the main expeditionary force for the Syrian campaign against Ottoman forces.
Napoleon returned to Cairo after withdrawing from the failed Syrian campaign.
Napoleon's troops gather to face a probable invasion of Egypt by the Army of Rhodes
Arrives in Cairo amid much pomp & ceremony
Napoleon is intercepted on his march to Cairo
Appointed Commander of the French forces in Egypt after Napoleon returns to France
Appointed Commander of the French forces in Egypt
Secures a second concession clarifying company powers and obligations for construction of the canal.
Provenance
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