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Assumption of Consul-General Role

When: 1883
Where: Egypt
Part of: Evelyn Baring becomes Consul-General of Egypt

Baring returned from India to Egypt in 1883 to serve as agent and consul-general, tasked with reforms and troop withdrawal.

After the Anglo-Egyptian War, Baring assumed the position of agent and consul-general. He was mandated to implement minor reforms and facilitate the withdrawal of British troops. His appointment was supported despite his family's financial ties to Egyptian debt.

Sources

Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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