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Capture of Székesfehérvár
- When
- 1543
- Where
- Székesfehérvár
- Part of
- Capture of Székesfehérvár
Ottoman forces captured Székesfehérvár in 1543 after a long siege and a failed sally by defenders.
The Ottoman Turks invaded the city in 1543 following a long siege. The capture occurred after a sally by the defenders ended in failure. Wealthy citizens locked the defenders, including commander György Varkoch, out of the city, fearing Ottoman retaliation for a prolonged resistance.
Sources
- Székesfehérvár Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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