British Share Purchase
Completes the sale of Egypt's Suez Canal Company shares to the British government.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1875 in Egypt
Explore 4 historical events and records for Egypt in 1875.
Historical records for Egypt in 1875
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November
Sale of Suez Canal Shares
Sells Egypt's Suez Canal Company shares to the British government because of severe financial pressure.
Sale of Suez Canal Shares
Transfers Egypt's major Suez Canal shareholding to the British government through the completed sale.
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Egypt Sells Canal Company Shares
Financial pressures prompted Ismail to sell Egypt's substantial holding in the Suez Canal Company to Britain.
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