Battle of Lepanto (1571)

Battle of Lepanto (Holy League & 24px Kingdom of Naples & Tuscany & Order of Saint Stephen vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1571 during Ottoman–Spanish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1571
• Date: 1571-10-17
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman–Spanish War
• Side A: Holy League, 24px Kingdom of Naples, Tuscany, Order of Saint Stephen
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): John of Austria, Álvaro de Bazán, Luis de Requesens, Carlo d'Aragona Tagliavia, Diego de Medrano
• Commanders (B): Ali Pasha, Mahomet Sirocco, Occhiali, Caracossa
• Casualties: 7,500–10,000 killed 13 galleys sunk or destroyed (side A), 20,000–40,000 killed 200 galleys sunk, destroyed, or captured (Ottoman Empire)
• Outcome: Holy League victory
• Coordinates: 38.200°, 21.300°

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