Raid of the Balearic islands (1558)

Raid of the Balearic islands (Spain vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1558 during Ottoman–Spanish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1558
• Date: 30 June 1558
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman–Spanish War
• Side A: Spain
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Philip II
• Commanders (B): Dragut
• Casualties: 4,000 inhabitants enslaved (Spain)
• Outcome: Ottomans temporarily occupy parts of the Balearics
• Coordinates: 40.000°, 3.838°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Raid of the Balearic islands · Wikidata entry