October 24th, 1956
British Envoy Negotiates Canal Withdrawal Terms
Sevres
Patrick Dean helped finalize the demand that both belligerents withdraw their troops away from the canal to create space for proposed Anglo-French occupation.
World History Database / Suez War / Those involved
Patrick Dean
Great Britain
Diplomat
7 archival records
October 24th, 1956
British Jordan Alliance Contingency Clarified
Sevres
Patrick Dean recorded a clause stating that Britain would not assist Jordan if Jordan attacked Israel during the planned operations against Egypt.
October 24th, 1956
Patrick Dean Signs British Protocol Copy
Sevres
Patrick Dean signed the agreed record for Britain after the final discussions, replacing Selwyn Lloyd as the British representative at the signing.
October 24th, 1956
Protocol of Sevres
Sevres
Signs the secret Protocol of Sevres for Britain with Israeli and French representatives
October 24th, 1956
Secret Protocol Signed for Britain
Sevres
Dean signs the written Sevres protocol setting the sequence for Israeli attack and Anglo-French intervention.
October 24th, 1956
Sevres Protocol Copy
London
Returns from Sevres with the British copy of the secret protocol
October 24th, 1956
Twelve Hour Response Period Included
Sevres
Patrick Dean signed a protocol providing that refusal or failure to respond within twelve hours could trigger Anglo-French intervention.