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Battle of Lepanto
- When
- 7 October 1571
- Where
- Gulf of Patras
- Part of
- Battle of Lepanto
The Holy League fleet defeated the Ottoman fleet in the Gulf of Patras on 7 October 1571.
The Ottoman forces sailed westward from Lepanto and met the Holy League fleet sailing east from Messina. On 7 October 1571, the Turkish fleet emerged into the Gulf of Patras and took battle formation. The Holy League inflicted a major defeat on the Ottoman Empire, securing a significant victory for the Catholic coalition.
Sources
- Battle of Lepanto Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- John of Austria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-10
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