Battle of Canton (1856) 1856
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 October 1856 – 5 November 1856 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1856 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Opium War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 23.1117, 113.2631 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Canton was fought between British and Chinese forces at the city of Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, China on 23 October to 5 November 1856 during the Second Opium War.
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