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Battle of Tzeki 1842

Battle of Tzeki: Plan of Szekee
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date15 March 1842Wikidata
Year1842Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationChinaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictFirst Opium WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandWikidata P710
Coordinates30.1667, 121.2333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Tzeki, Cixi, or Tsz'kí was fought between British and Chinese forces in Tzeki (Cixi), Zhejiang province, China on 15 March 1842 during the First Opium War.

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Location

30.1667, 121.2333 · China

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