Battle of Preveza
- When
- 1538
- Where
- Papal States; Ionian Sea near Preveza
- Episodes
- 3
On 28 September 1538, the Ottoman fleet under Hayreddin Barbarossa defeated the Holy League commanded by Andrea Doria near Preveza. This naval engagement resulted in Ottoman dominance of the Mediterranean for three decades.
Episodes
- Holy League Assembly
Pope Paul III formed a coalition against the Ottomans in early 1538.
- Fleet Convergence
Doria joined the allied fleet and positioned it near Preveza.
- Battle of Preveza
Barbarossa defeated the Holy League fleet in a decisive naval engagement.
Background and detail
Background. Following Ottoman captures of Venetian islands in 1537, Pope Paul III assembled a Holy League in February 1538. The coalition included the Papal States, Spain, Genoa, Venice, and the Knights of Malta to confront Barbarossa's fleet.
Naval Engagement. Doria joined the league fleet on 22 September 1538. After a stalemate near the gulf mouth, Doria attempted to lure Barbarossa away from the shore. The Christian fleet was subsequently routed in unclear circumstances.
People involved
- Hayreddin Barbarossa · Ottoman Admiral
- Andrea Doria · Holy League Admiral
Sources
- Battle of Preveza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Andrea Doria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Hayreddin Barbarossa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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