Episode 2 of 2
Greenwood Learns of Khedive's Intent to Sell
- When
- 14 November 1875
- Where
- London (Oppenheim's city, meeting location not specified)
On 14 November 1875, Frederick Greenwood learned from banker Henry Oppenheim that the Khedive was seeking to sell his Suez Canal shares to a French firm.
On 14 November 1875, Frederick Greenwood, editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, learned from London banker Henry Oppenheim that the Khedive was seeking to sell his shares in the Suez Canal Company to a French firm. This intelligence prompted Disraeli's government to act to secure the shares for Britain, resulting in the acquisition of the 44% share by the British government.
Sources
- Benjamin Disraeli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- Suez Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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