Battle of Lepanto
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Ships, Naval History
- Curriculum: Italian History, Renaissance History, Eastern European History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Greece
- Date: October 7, 1571
Article abstract: Type of action: Sea battle in Cyprus War. Result: A decisive victory for the Christian forces.
In response to Turkish threats in the eastern Mediterranean and especially the attack on the Venetian-held island of Cyprus, a naval force was organized through the efforts of Pope Pius V. Don Juan de Austria, half brother of King Philip II of Spain, was placed in supreme command. Spain and Venice supplied most of the ships. There was also a Genoese squadron under the command of Andrea Doria and a small squadron from the Papal States commanded by Marc...
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