French invasion of Egypt and Syria

The French invasion of Egypt and Syria (1798–1801) was a military expedition to Ottoman-held Egypt and Syria led by Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolutionary Wars. The campaign aimed to undermine British trade routes, expand French influence, and establish a scientific and administrative presence in Egypt.

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Which happened first?

• French invasion of Egypt and Syria and War of the Second Coalition began in the same year
• French invasion of Egypt and Syria and Battle of the Pyramids began in the same year
• French invasion of Egypt and Syria and Fourth Anglo-Mysore War began in the same year
• French invasion of Egypt and Syria and Quasi-War began in the same year
• French invasion of Egypt and Syria began 1 year before Battle of Mount Tabor

Timeline

1. Battle of the PyramidsJuly 21, 1798
2. Fourth Anglo-Mysore War1798–1799
3. French invasion of Egypt and Syria (this page)July 1, 1798 – September 2, 1801
4. Quasi-WarJuly 7, 1798 – September 30, 1800
5. War of the Second CoalitionJune 28, 1798 – March 25, 1802
6. Battle of Mount TaborApril 16, 1799

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