Revolt of Cairo
1798 rebellion during the French Invasion of Egypt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Revolt of Cairo was a revolt that occurred on 21–22 October 1798 by the citizens of Cairo against the French occupation of Egypt led by Napoleon Bonaparte.[1]
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Revolt of Cairo (1798) | |||||||
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Part of the French Campaign in Egypt and Syria during the War of the Second Coalition | |||||||
Revolt in Cairo on 21 October 1798 by Girodet-Trioson, 1810 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
French Republic | Cairenes | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Napoleon Bonaparte | Various (non-centralized leadership) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
20,000 | 80,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
300 killed 500 wounded | 5,000 to 6,000 killed or wounded | ||||||
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