Capture of the French Folly Fort 1856
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 November 1856 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1856 | Wikidata P585 (point in 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 |
| Coordinates | 23.1133, 113.2814 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of the French Folly Fort by British forces in China occurred on 6 November 1856 during the Second Opium War. The British dispersed 23 Chinese war junks and captured the French Folly fort in the Pearl River near the city of Canton (Guangzhou) in Guangdong province. The battle lasted nearly an hour. The British consul Harry Parkes described the Chinese as putting up "a very hot resistance" and the engagement as "exceeding creditable to the bravery not only of our men, but of the Chinese also."
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