Mahommed Ali, viceroy of Egypt
Viceroy of Egypt in 1819. Born in what is now Macedonia. Regarded as the founder of modern Egypt. Died Alexandria.
Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration, Egypt
Countries
Sir Ralph Abercromby
Soldier and politician. Born Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Lieutenant-general in the army. Served in the Napoleonic Wars. Died following a hit at a battle, a victory, near Alexandria.
Person, Armed Forces, Politics & Administration, Egypt, Scotland
1 memorial
Field Marshal Allenby
Army officer. Born Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby at Brackenhurst Hall, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire. He fought in the second Boer war and in World War I his command captured Vimy Ridge. Later he l...
Person, Armed Forces, Africa, Egypt, France
1 memorial
Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer
Colonial administrator for Egypt. Grandson of the bank founder Sir Francis. Died London. No, there's no mistake, he really is "Evelyn the first Earl".
Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Egypt
1 memorial
Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali
UN Secretary-General from January 1992 - January 1997. Born Cairo.
Person, Politics & Administration, Egypt
1 memorial
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