Alexandria (Alexandrie)

Also known as: Alexandria (Alexandrie), Alexandria, Alexandrie

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-22

Identity

Egyptian port city, embarkation point for Hamilton's journey to Constantinople.

Diary References

1874

April 22: Hamilton travels "pour Alexandrie d'où il s'embarque pour Constantinople" (to Alexandria from where he embarks for Constantinople).

Context

Mediterranean port city
Transit point from Cairo
Embarkation for Constantinople
Part of Hamilton's eastern route
Major shipping hub

Historical Context

Ancient city modernizing
European quarter established
Key Mediterranean port
British naval presence

Related Entries

#Cairo - Previous location
#Constantinople - Next destination
#Duke_of_Hamilton - Traveler

Research Notes

Steam ship routes 1870s
Alexandria as transit hub
European travel infrastructure

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