1858
Treaty of Tianjin
The Chines Emperor refuses to ratify the Treaty of Tianjin & Beijing is occupied. The Chinese are forced to adhere to the Treaty of Tianjin. Opens further Chinese ports to western trade
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Tianjin in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Chines Emperor refuses to ratify the Treaty of Tianjin & Beijing is occupied. The Chinese are forced to adhere to the Treaty of Tianjin. Opens further Chinese ports to western trade
Lands sailors and marines to protect foreign legations.
Leads an international relief column toward Beijing.
Leads the first relief expedition toward Beijing.
Retreats after failing to relieve Beijing.
Commands British troops during operations around Tianjin.
Leads British troops in the final relief expedition.
Provenance
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