Suez Canal 1869
The canal linking the Mediterranean and the Red Sea opens, almost halving the voyage from Europe to Asia.
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Key facts
| Date | 1869 |
| Type | Historic site or event |
| Location | 30.60° N, 32.35° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Cairo (about 123 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1815) | Egypt |
Rulers in 1869
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|
| France | Napoleon III | 1852–1870 |
| England / UK | Queen Victoria | 1837–1901 |
| Rus' / Russia | Alexander II | 1855–1881 |
The world around 1869
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|
| 1871 | German Empire proclaimed | Versailles |