Historedia
Person

Charles George Gordon

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1884–1885

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Charles George Gordon, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Siege of Khartoum begins

    1884

    Role: Defender of Khartoum

    1. March 1884 · Road northward to EgyptFailed Offensive

      Gordon attempted to clear the road north in March 1884, but the Egyptian force fled after officers defected to the enemy.

    2. March-September 1884 · KhartoumBlockade Escalation

      Armoured steamers maintained access for six months, but the city became increasingly isolated as tribal support for the Mahdi grew.

    3. March-April 1884 · KhartoumSiege Commencement

      The siege began on 13 March 1884, initially functioning as a blockade rather than a full military siege due to Mahdist strength limitations.

    4. November-December 1884 · KhartoumStarvation Crisis

      By late 1884, the garrison and population were starving, having consumed all animals, while Gordon faced mental exhaustion.

  2. Abu Klea and the fall of Khartoum in the Mahdist War

    1885

    Role: British Army officer and administrator sent to Khartoum

    1. 16-18 January 1885 · Abu Klea, SudanBattle of Abu Klea

      British Desert Column defeated Mahdist forces near Abu Klea, Sudan, in mid-January 1885.

    2. 26 January 1885 · Khartoum, SudanFall of Khartoum

      Mahdist forces conquered Khartoum on 26 January 1885, killing Charles George Gordon.

Sources

  1. Charles George Gordon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04