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Discovery of the plot and arrests
- When
- January 1799 (shortly before 17 January)
- Where
- Valletta and Cottonera, targets of the planned attack
A planned Maltese attack on French forces in Valletta and Cottonera was discovered, leading to 49 arrests including Xerri.
The Maltese planned an attack against the French forces in Valletta and in Cottonera, but the French forces discovered the plot. In the investigation that followed, 49 persons were captured; amongst them was Dun Mikiel Xerri, who had participated in the unsuccessful revolt to overthrow French rule under Napoleon Bonaparte.
Sources
- Dun Mikiel Xerri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-25
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