aug 23, 1799 - Bonaparte has had no news from France in 6 months.
Description:
The British admiral Sir Sidney Smith sends him a packet of French newspapers, which he reads in one night. He hands over command of the army to General Kléber and leaves Egypt with a small party aboard the frigate La Muiron.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 23, 1799
Now
~ 225 years ago