Battle of the Bosphorus (1453)

Battle of the Bosphorus (Republic of Venice & Crown of Aragon & Byzantine Empire vs Republic of Genoa) took place in 1453 during Fall of Constantinople.

Battle facts

• Year: 1453
• Date: 1453-04-20
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Fall of Constantinople
• Side A: Republic of Venice, Crown of Aragon, Byzantine Empire
• Side B: Republic of Genoa
• Commanders (A): Niccolò Pisani, Pancrazio Giustinian, Constantine Tarchaneiotes
• Commanders (B): Paganino Doria
• Casualties: 23 galleys (side A), 16 galleys (Republic of Genoa)
• Outcome: Tactical draw; Genoese strategic success
• Coordinates: 41.120°, 29.080°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Bosphorus · Wikidata entry

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