Episode 2 of 2

Death of Abercromby

When: 28 March 1801
Where: Alexandria
Part of: Battle of Alexandria: Abercromby defeats the French and dies of his wound

Sir Ralph Abercromby died from his wound seven days after the battle, on 28 March 1801.

Abercromby was mortally wounded during the engagement. The ball could not be extracted, causing mortification. He died on 28 March 1801, seven days after the battle. His death marked a significant loss for the British command, with John Hely-Hutchinson succeeding him.

Sources

Ralph Abercromby Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
Battle of Alexandria (1801) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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