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Foreign News August 11, 1802

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Washington, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

Letters from Constantinople dated April 30 report that deposed Beys in Upper Egypt are in open insurrection against the Grand Vizier, demanding reinstatement. British generals refuse to interfere. Turkish commander Osman Effendi marches against them with troops reinforced by French detachments, causing discontent in Constantinople.

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OF EGYPT.

Letters from Constantinople, of the 30th of April, state, that the Beys deposed by the Porte, who had to govern Upper Egypt, are in open insurrection against the Grand Vizier. They insist upon being reinstated in their former authority. The British Generals are said to have declared, that they will by no means interfere in this matter, nor afford any protection to the refractory Bey. The Turkish commander, Osman Effendi, was on his march against the insurgents when these accounts came away, with a considerable body of troops, which the Grand Vizier had ordered to be reinforced, by detachments of French troops, who are to form an army of reserve. This situation of affairs causes much discontent at Constantinople.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Egypt Insurrection Beys Revolt Ottoman Suppression French Reinforcements Constantinople Discontent

What entities or persons were involved?

Grand Vizier Osman Effendi British Generals

Where did it happen?

Upper Egypt

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Upper Egypt

Event Date

30th Of April

Key Persons

Grand Vizier Osman Effendi British Generals

Outcome

ongoing insurrection with turkish forces marching to suppress, reinforced by french troops; causes discontent in constantinople.

Event Details

Deposed Beys who governed Upper Egypt are in open insurrection against the Grand Vizier, insisting on reinstatement. British Generals declare they will not interfere or protect the refractory Beys. Turkish commander Osman Effendi marches against the insurgents with a considerable body of troops, ordered by the Grand Vizier to be reinforced by French detachments forming an army of reserve.

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