Capture of Alexandria

1798 battle in Egypt
Event battle Q3403790
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Capture of Alexandria

Summary

Capture of Alexandria is a battle[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Capture of Alexandria is in the country of Egypt[3].
  • Capture of Alexandria's instance of is recorded as battle[4].
  • The location of Capture of Alexandria was Alexandria[5].
  • Capture of Alexandria is part of French invasion of Egypt and Syria[6].
  • Capture of Alexandria's Commons category is recorded as Capture of Alexandria (1798)[7].
  • Capture of Alexandria occurred on July 2, 1798[8].
  • Capture of Alexandria's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 31.198055555556, 'lon': 29.919166666667}[9].
  • Among those involved in Capture of Alexandria was French First Republic[10].
  • Among those involved in Capture of Alexandria was Ottoman Empire[11].

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When and Where

Capture of Alexandria took place on July 2, 1798[8]. It took place at Alexandria[5]. It is in the country of Egypt[3].

Context

Capture of Alexandria is part of French invasion of Egypt and Syria[6]. Its instance of is recorded as battle[4].

Participants

Recorded participant include French First Republic[10] and Ottoman Empire[11].

Why It Matters

Capture of Alexandria has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

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  1. 29d ago · Pi bot bot · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Coordinate location {'lat': 31.198055555556, 'lon': 29.919166666667}
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  2. 29d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country Egypt
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