Major historical landmarks of the 19th and 20th centuries

1805195319701981Mohamed Ali becomes viceroyProclamation of the RepublicDeath of Nasser Sadat succeeds as presidentAssassination of Sadat Mubarak becomes president The bright promise of the 19th century In 1801 Mohamed Ali landed in Egypt with the Ottoman forces sent to combat the French troops of the Egyptian Expedition. The country was then a province of the Ottoman Empire. Once elevated to the position of viceroy, Mohamed Ali launched a modernisation programme that transformed the country i...