Ottoman invasion of Otranto (1481 AD)

Ottoman invasion of Otranto (Ottoman Empire vs Kingdom of Naples & Papal States & Crown of Aragon & Kingdom of Sicily & Hungary) took place in 1481 AD during Ottoman–Hungarian Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1481 AD
• Date: 1481-09-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman–Hungarian Wars
• Side A: Ottoman Empire
• Side B: Kingdom of Naples, Papal States, Crown of Aragon, Kingdom of Sicily, Hungary
• Commanders (A): Gedik Ahmed Pasha
• Commanders (B): Francesco Largo, Alfonso, Duke of Calabria, Paolo Fregoso, Gaspare de Spes, Balázs Magyar
• Outcome: * Ottoman forces conquer Otranto Christian forces recapture the city in September 1481
• Coordinates: 40.150°, 18.483°

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