Youssef Bey Karam leaves Lebanon for Algeria aboard a French ship
- When
- 1867
- Where
- Lebanon
- Episodes
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On 31 January 1867, Youssef Bey Karam departed Lebanon aboard a French ship bound for Algeria. This event occurred during his rebellion against the Mutasarrifate government, following his earlier exile to Turkey and return to Mount Lebanon in 1864. The departure marked a significant phase in his resistance against Ottoman administrative structures established after the 1860 sectarian violence.
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Background and detail
Background. Youssef Bey Karam (15 May 1823 – 7 April 1889) was a Lebanese Maronite notable for fighting in the 1860 civil conflict and leading a rebellion in 1866–1867 against Ottoman rule in Mount Lebanon. In 1864, when some articles of the Basic Law were amended and the mandate of Daoud Pasha was renewed for five years, contrary to what Karam expected, he left Turkey for Ehden and declared his opposition to the Mutasarrifate government.
The Departure. On Thursday, 31 January 1867, Karam left Lebanon on board a French ship bound for Algeria. This specific date and mode of transport are explicitly recorded in historical sources. The event reflects the complex political dynamics of the era, where European powers, including France, were heavily involved in the administration and security of the Mount Lebanon region.
People involved
- Youssef Bey Karam · Maronite nationalist leader and rebel
Sources
- Youssef Bey Karam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-17
- Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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