Siege of Cairo
Napoleon is intercepted on his march to Cairo
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1799 in France — Page 2
Explore 244 historical events and records for France in 1799.
Historical records for France in 1799
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July
Battle of Aboukir Bay
Offers surrender terms to the Turks who have fled to Aboukir castle they refuse
Invasion of Egypt
Napoleon's troops gather to face a probable invasion of Egypt by the Army of Rhodes
August
Capture of Aboukir
Launches an assault on the Turks followed by the surrender of the citadel of Aboukir
Capture of Aboukir
The Citadel of Aboukir surrenders to Napoleon
Capture of Aboukir Bay
Launches an assault on the Turks followed by the surrender of the citadel of Aboukir
Capture of Aboukir Bay
The Citadel of Aboukir surrenders to Napoleon
Siege of Aboukir Castle
Helps force the Turks to surrender after 1 week
Siege of Aboukir Castle
The Turkish forces are forced to surrender after 1 weeks siege of Aboukir Castle
Battle of Novi
The Austrian army, led by Suvarov, attacks French positions, in the early moments of the battle, Joubert dies, but the French resist the Austrian attack and counter-attack. Results in a victory for the Austrians and Russians under Fieldmarshal Alexander Suvorov over the French under General Barthelemy Catherine Joubert
Battle of Novi
Results in a victory for the Austrians and Russians under Fieldmarshal Alexander Suvorov over the French under General Barthelemy Catherine Joubert. Fights at the Battle of Novi
Invasion of Egypt
Leaves Egypt for France to save the Revolution
Departure from Egypt
Napoleon left Egypt aboard the frigate Muiron, leaving General Kleber in command of the Army of the Orient.
Closure of Jacobin Club at Manege
As Minister of Police, Fouche closed the meeting place at the Manege used by the revived Jacobin political club.
General
Appointed Commander of the French forces in Egypt after Napoleon returns to France
General
Appointed Commander of the French forces in Egypt
Suppression of Newspapers
Fouche suppressed eleven Paris newspapers as the police ministry tightened control over political agitation and the press.
September
Second Battle of Zurich
Massena defeated Russian and Austrian forces at Zurich, helping force Suvorov's army into a difficult retreat through Switzerland.
Ney Assumes Greater Command on Rhine Frontier
Ney's military career advanced amid renewed warfare with the Second Coalition. His forces helped maintain pressure along France's eastern approaches during the campaign.
October
Return from Egypt
Bonaparte landed in France after leaving his army in Egypt and began traveling toward Paris. His return introduced a popular military commander into the Directory's deepening political crisis.
Return from Egypt - Constitutional consequence
Napoleon Bonaparte figured in events surrounding return from egypt at Frejus. His return introduced a popular military commander into the Directory's deepening political crisis. This development weakened constitutional checks built into the Directory and prepared the replacement of its executive institutions.
Return to France
Napoleon landed in France after leaving Egypt and began the journey back to Paris.
Arrival in Paris
Napoleon arrived in Paris as the Directory faced military, political and financial instability.
Bonaparte arrives in capital
Bonaparte reached Paris amid enthusiasm for his earlier victories in Italy. His presence gave constitutional conspirators a figure with military prestige but also ambitions of his own.
Bonaparte arrives in capital - Military consequence
Napoleon Bonaparte figured in events surrounding bonaparte arrives in capital at Paris. His presence gave constitutional conspirators a figure with military prestige but also ambitions of his own. The event illustrated how the availability of armed force could determine the outcome of a dispute among civilian leaders.
Sieyes seeks stronger executive
Sieyes believed that the constitutional system of Year III could not provide stable government. He explored an extra-constitutional change that would replace the existing Directory.
Sieyes seeks stronger executive - Political consequence
Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes figured in events surrounding sieyes seeks stronger executive at Paris. He explored an extra-constitutional change that would replace the existing Directory. The action changed the balance between Bonaparte, the legislative councils and politicians seeking a stronger executive.
Ducos aligns with Sieyes
Director Roger Ducos supported Sieyes in planning a transition away from the five-man executive. Their alignment meant that two sitting Directors were willing to help overturn the institution they served.
Ducos aligns with Sieyes - Change of government
Roger Ducos figured in events surrounding ducos aligns with sieyes at Paris. Their alignment meant that two sitting Directors were willing to help overturn the institution they served. It was one step in dismantling the five-member Directory and establishing the provisional Consulate.
Meeting with Sieyes and Ducos
Napoleon met Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes and Pierre Roger Ducos as political discussions intensified over replacing the Directory.
Police ministry weighs neutrality
Fouche monitored the political maneuvering surrounding Bonaparte while holding the police portfolio. The conspirators depended on the absence of effective police resistance in the capital.
Police ministry weighs neutrality - Historical significance
Joseph Fouche figured in events surrounding police ministry weighs neutrality at Paris. The conspirators depended on the absence of effective police resistance in the capital. The episode contributed to the outcome in which Bonaparte emerged as France’s leading executive authority.
Barras political isolation grows
Barras became increasingly vulnerable as allies around Sieyes looked for a replacement for the Directory. His eventual exclusion was important because he had long been a leading figure of the regime.
Barras political isolation grows - Constitutional consequence
Paul Francois Barras figured in events surrounding barras political isolation grows at Paris. His eventual exclusion was important because he had long been a leading figure of the regime. This development weakened constitutional checks built into the Directory and prepared the replacement of its executive institutions.
Dinner with Bonaparte
Barras hosted Bonaparte for dinner as political manoeuvring intensified shortly before the coup of Brumaire.
November
Sieyes and Bonaparte coordinate
Sieyes met Bonaparte as discussions about the planned change of government became more concrete. Their partnership joined constitutional design to military force despite their differing ambitions.
Sieyes and Bonaparte coordinate - Military consequence
Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes figured in events surrounding sieyes and bonaparte coordinate at Paris. Their partnership joined constitutional design to military force despite their differing ambitions. The event illustrated how the availability of armed force could determine the outcome of a dispute among civilian leaders.
Fouche meets Bonaparte
Fouche conferred with Bonaparte shortly before the coup and assessed the likelihood of a change of regime. His conduct helped avoid a decisive police intervention against the conspirators.
Fouche meets Bonaparte - Political consequence
Joseph Fouche figured in events surrounding fouche meets bonaparte at Paris. His conduct helped avoid a decisive police intervention against the conspirators. The action changed the balance between Bonaparte, the legislative councils and politicians seeking a stronger executive.
Meeting with Bonaparte
Fouche met Bonaparte shortly before Brumaire and positioned the police ministry to accommodate the coming change of government.
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