Dec 30, 2009

Salem on History | Austro-Turkish Wars

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Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
Categories: Military History
Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Ottoman Empire
Curriculum: 18th Century European History, Renaissance History, Eastern European History, 17th Century European History, Middle Eastern History
Geographical Location: Balkans, Austria, Hungary
Date: 1526-1791

Article abstract: At issue: Security in Central Europe and control of the Balkans. Result: The disappearance of the major Turkish threat to Central Europe and the liberation of Hungary.

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Süleyman I, sultan of the Ottoman Empire, launched his dream of Balkan conquest by defeating the Hungarians at Mohács in 1526; more than 24,000 Magyars were killed. Süleyman’s European thrusts threatened Austria, whose Duke Ferdinand (later Ferdinand I) claimed title to the Hungarian throne after Louis II died at Mohács. Turks ruled the central area of...

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Salem on History | Austro-Turkish Wars

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