John Hely-Hutchinson

Events

2

Episodes

3

Years

1801

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Hely-Hutchinson, 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. Battle of Alexandria: Abercromby defeats the French and dies of his wound

   1801

   Role: Successor to Abercromby in command of British forces

   1. 121 March 1801 · Near the ruins of NicopolisBattle of Alexandria

      British forces repelled a French assault led by Menou, routing the enemy after fierce fighting near the ruins of Nicopolis.

   2. 228 March 1801 · AlexandriaDeath of Abercromby

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

2. Siege of Cairo ends: Cairo falls to British troops

   1801

   Role: British Commander

   1. 322 June 1801 · CairoFrench Surrender at Cairo

      The French garrison in Cairo surrendered to Anglo-Ottoman forces, ending the siege and the occupation of the city.

Sources

1. Battle of Alexandria (1801) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
2. Siege of Cairo (1801) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24