Ernest Missett

Lt. Col. Ernest Missett (ca.1765 – 22 September 1820)[1] was the British consul-general in Egypt[2] from 1803 to 1816. He was instrumental in consulting with the Mamelukes during the Battle of Rosetta.[3][4]

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

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References
  1. "Obituary". The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 91, Part 1; Volume 129. 1821. Retrieved 16 July 2009.
  2. "Collections Online | British Museum". www.britishmuseum.org. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. "Story Behind the Stamp Rosetta". Egypt Study Circle. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  4. "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.
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