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Outbreak of the Mutiny
- When
- 4-12 April 1807
- Where
- Fort Ricasoli
The mutiny began on 4 April 1807 at Fort Ricasoli while the regiment's commander was absent in Valletta.
The Froberg Regiment, confined to Fort Ricasoli due to prior unrest, revolted on 4 April 1807. Lieutenant-Colonel James Barnes was in Valletta at the time. The soldiers shut themselves up in the fort, which was subsequently damaged when its magazine was blown up.
Sources
- Froberg mutiny Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Fort Ricasoli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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