Siege of Famagusta (1571 AD)

Siege of Famagusta (Ottoman Empire vs Republic of Venice) took place in 1571 AD during Ottoman–Venetian War of 1570–1573.

Battle facts

Year: 1571 AD
Date: 1571-08-05
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Ottoman–Venetian War of 1570–1573
Side A: Ottoman Empire
Side B: Republic of Venice
Commanders (A): Mustafa Pasha
Commanders (B): Marco Antonio Bragadin
Casualties: approx. 10,000–20,000 52,000 dead (Venetian claim)7,600 killed 900 prisoners
Outcome: Ottoman victory
Coordinates: 35.117°, 33.950°