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French invasion of Algiers

When
1827–1830
Where
Port of Algiers; Sidi Ferruch; Algiers
Episodes
3

The French invasion of Algiers culminated in the capture of the city on 5 July 1830, ending the Regency of Algiers and initiating French colonial rule. The operation followed a diplomatic dispute and blockade, involving a landing at Sidi Ferruch and a three-week campaign against the Dey.

Episodes

  1. 1827-1829 · Port of AlgiersDiplomatic Incident and Blockade

    A diplomatic incident in 1827 served as a pretext for a blockade against the port of Algiers, initiated by Charles X.

  2. 14 June 1830 · Sidi FerruchLanding at Sidi Ferruch

    French troops landed at Sidi Ferruch on 14 June 1830, beginning the military campaign against the Regency of Algiers.

  3. 5 July 1830 · AlgiersCapture of Algiers

    French forces entered Algiers on 5 July 1830 after a three-week campaign, leading to the capitulation of the Dey.

Background and detail

Background. The invasion was a large-scale military operation by the Kingdom of France under King Charles X. It followed a diplomatic incident in 1827, known as the 'Fan Affair', which served as a pretext for a blockade against the port of Algiers. Charles X sought to bolster patriotic sentiment and divert attention from turbulent domestic affairs.

Military Operation. The invasion began on 14 June 1830 with a naval bombardment by a fleet under Admiral Duperré and a landing by troops under General de Bourmont. 34,000 French soldiers landed at Sidi Ferruch, 27 kilometres west of Algiers. The forces entered Algiers on 5 July after a three-week campaign against the Dey.

Aftermath. The invasion marked the end of the centuries-old Regency of Algiers and the beginning of the colonial period of French Algeria. On 5 July 1830, Hussein Dey signed the act of capitulation. Shortly after, Charles X was deposed during the July Revolution, and Louis-Philippe was named to preside over a constitutional monarchy.

People involved

Sources

  1. Invasion of Algiers (1830) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. French Algeria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  3. Hussein Dey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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