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Ernest Missett

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Ernest Missett
Bornca. 1765
Died22 September 1820 (aged 49–50)
Florence, Italy
Resting placeLivorno
NationalityBritish
Known forConsul-general in Egypt

Lt. Col. Ernest Missett (ca.1765 – 22 September 1820)[1] was the British consul-general in Egypt from 1803 to 1816. He was instrumental in consulting with the Mamelukes during the Battle of Rosetta.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Obituary". The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 91, Part 1; Volume 129. Retrieved 16 July 2009.
  2. ^ "Story Behind the Stamp Rosetta". Egypt Study Circle. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Ozavci, Ozan". Dangerous Gifts: Imperialism, Security, and Civil Wars in the Levant, 1798-1864 Dangerous Gifts: Imperialism, Security, and Civil Wars in the Levant, 1798-1864. Retrieved 8 November 2022.