Episode 3 of 3

City Capture

When
13 October 1837
Where
Constantine
Part of
French capture of Constantine

Valée captured Constantine on 13 October, resulting in the collapse of the Beylik of Constantine led by Ahmed Bey.

Valée captured the city the day after assuming command. By 13 October 1837, the territory was captured by France. The decisive battle resulted in the collapse of the Beylik of Constantine, which had been led by Ahmed Bey.

Sources

  1. Constantine, Algeria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Siege of Constantine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Sylvain Charles Valée Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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