Episode 3 of 3
Capture of Algiers
- When
- 5 July 1830
- Where
- Algiers
- Part of
- French invasion of Algiers
French forces entered Algiers on 5 July 1830 after a three-week campaign, leading to the capitulation of the Dey.
After a three-week campaign against the Dey, French soldiers entered Algiers on 5 July. Hussein Dey signed the act of capitulation, committing France not to infringe on the freedom of people of all classes and their religion.
Sources
- Hussein Dey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
- French Algeria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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