Episode 5 of 5
Diplomatic Compromise on Egypt
- When
- 7 October 1840
- Where
- France (negotiations between the king and Thiers; specific site not stated in sources)
A compromise was reached regarding French support for Muhammad Ali in Syria.
Following negotiations between the king and Thiers, a compromise was found on 7 October 1840. France renounced its support for Muhammad Ali's pretensions in Syria but declared to the European powers that Egypt should remain at all costs autonomous. This occurred amidst the broader crisis involving the London Convention of 15 July 1840.
Sources
- July Monarchy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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