Ottoman conquest of Lesbos (1462)

Ottoman conquest of Lesbos (Republic of Genoa & Gattilusio & Knights Hospitaller vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1462 during Ottoman Wars in Europe.

Battle facts

• Year: 1462
• Date: 1 September 1462
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman Wars in Europe
• Side A: Republic of Genoa, Gattilusio, Knights Hospitaller
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Niccolò Gattilusio, Luchino Gattilusio
• Commanders (B): Mehmed the Conqueror, Mahmud Angelović
• Outcome: Ottoman victory
• Coordinates: 39.111°, 26.563°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Ottoman conquest of Lesbos · Wikidata entry