Abbas Khedive of Egypt dismisses pro-British ministers

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Abbas II, Khedive of Egypt, who succeeded to the throne the previous year at the age of 17, is keen to assert his authority, and thus dismisses the pro-British ministers. However, British foreign secretary Lord Roseberry sends him a note informing him that he must consult the British consul, Lord Cromer, before making such decisions.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Abbas Khedive of Egypt dismisses pro-British ministers". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19089, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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