Start Date & Time: 08/06/2018 - 7:00 pm
End Date & Time: 08/06/2018 - 8:45 pm
Price: 15euro donation
Inquire At: 20106428 or [email protected]
NAPOLEON IN MALTA
To mark the 220th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arrival in Malta, join Flimkien għal Ambient Aħjar and Vincent Zammit for a tour through Valletta, in Napoleon’s footsteps.
Napoleon’s fleet was in its way to Egypt when it stopped in Mata. Grand Master Ferdinand von Hompesch refused Bonaparte’s demand that his entire convoy be allowed to enter Valletta and take on supplies, insisting that only two ships could enter at a time. Bonaparte immediately ordered his fleet to bombard Valletta and on 11 June several thousand soldiers landed at seven strategic sites around the island. The French Knights deserted the order, and the remaining Knights failed to mount a meaningful resistance. Approximately 2,000 Maltese militia resisted for 24 hours, retreating to Valletta once the city of Mdina fell to the French. Although Valletta was strong enough to hold out against a lengthy siege, Hompesch, surrendered, Napoleon then established a French garrison on the islands, leaving 4,000 men under Vaubois while he and the rest of the expeditionary force sailed eastwards for Alexandria on 19 June 1798.
Joour expert guide, Vincent Zammit for a tour through Valletta to follow Napoleon’s footsteps, dealings and vision in those fateful days of June 1798.
Date & Time: 08/06/2018 – 7:00 – 8.45pm
Venue: In front of Auberge de Castille, Valletta
Donation: €15 Bookings: https://ticketengine.faa.org.mt/
Inquiries: 20106428 or [email protected]
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