Statements (146)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:after_action_report |
Abercromby's report
Caesar's account of the battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
French forces retreated from Egypt
Ptolemy XIII fled the city Cleopatra VII became the ruler of Egypt with Caesar's support French surrender in Egypt Ptolemy XIII was defeated |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:armament |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:battle |
Caesar established Cleopatra as co-regent
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
French: 5,000 British: 1,000 Significant casualties on both sides Heavy on both sides |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:British_Empire gptkb:Ptolemaic_Kingdom gptkb:Ptolemaic_forces Julius Caesar's forces |
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_Sir_Ralph_Abercromby
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Jean-Baptiste_Kléber
gptkb:General_Sir_Ralph_Abercromby |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:Documentaries Historical reenactments Books and articles |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and art
Influenced literature and art Depicted in various historical dramas |
| gptkbp:date |
March 21, 1801
March 21, 47 BC |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:artworks Historical paintings |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Kléber's_defense
Abercromby's leadership |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Conventional warfare
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Aboukir_Bay
gptkb:Battle_of_Marengo gptkb:Battle_of_Zela gptkb:Siege_of_Alexandria |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
Caesar's forces and Ptolemaic forces
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
Studied in military academies Examined in cultural studies Examined in strategic studies Examined in political studies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkb:Roman_Civil_War Part of the larger conflict between Caesar and Pompey Conflict over the throne of Egypt |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Battle reports and correspondence
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Strengthened Caesar's position in Rome
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Kléber
gptkb:Ralph_Abercromby |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shift in power in the Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Early 19th century
March 21, 1801 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the Napoleonic Wars
Marked a turning point in Roman-Egyptian relations Set the stage for future Roman involvement in Egypt |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Roman civil war
Previous battles in the region Cleopatra's ambitions Ptolemaic dynasty's struggles Previous battles in the Roman Civil War Ptolemaic internal conflicts |
| gptkbp:involved_betrayals |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:involved_political_intrigue |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
Military history texts
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:General_Jean-Baptiste_Kléber
|
| gptkbp:issues |
Subject of numerous historical analyses
Focus of archaeological investigations |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on British military tactics
Influenced future Roman military tactics Influenced future Roman-Egyptian relations Established Cleopatra's role in Roman politics Strengthened Caesar's political position |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alexandria,_Egypt
gptkb:Alexandria |
| gptkbp:military_doctrine |
Influenced future British military doctrine
|
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
Land battle
|
| gptkbp:military_outcome |
French defeat
|
| gptkbp:military_service |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Combined arms approach
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Ptolemy_XIII
gptkb:Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Death_of_General_Kléber
Cleopatra's rise to power Ptolemy XIII's defeat Caesar's arrival in Alexandria |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Impact on Roman history
Influence on subsequent battles Impact on Egyptian history Caesar's leadership skills Use of naval tactics in a land battle |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Ptolemy_XIII
gptkb:Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:objective |
Defeat French forces in Egypt
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Decisive victory for the British
Caesar's consolidation of power in Egypt Ptolemy XIII's loss of influence |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Egyptian campaign
Caesar's campaign in Egypt |
| gptkbp:political_impact |
Shift in power dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Aboukir_Bay
gptkb:Siege_of_Alexandria |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Siege_of_Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Plutarch's_Lives
gptkb:Caesar's_Commentarii_de_Bello_Civili gptkb:Appian's_Roman_History |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Nile
gptkb:Battle_of_Actium gptkb:Battle_of_Pharsalus |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
Decisive Roman victory Decisive victory for Julius Caesar |
| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive victory for British
Part of the Egyptian campaign Consolidation of Caesar's power in Egypt Part of the larger conflict between Julius Caesar and the Ptolemaic Kingdom |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
British control of Egypt
British superiority in tactics Control of Egypt Establish British dominance in the region Control of Alexandria Support for Cleopatra's claim to the throne |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Egypt
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
Flanking maneuvers Naval support Artillery bombardment |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:naval_warfare
land battle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Actium
gptkb:British_forces gptkb:Mark_Antony gptkb:Alexandria gptkb:Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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