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1879 in Egypt

Explore 2 historical events and records for Egypt in 1879.

Historical records for Egypt in 1879

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June

Deposition

Pasha, Ismail · Cairo · Khedive of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Is deposed by the Ottoman Sultan after British and French intervention.

Sovereignty

Pasha, Tewfik · Cairo · Khedive of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Succeeds Ismail as Khedive after Ottoman deposition of his father under British and French pressure.

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