Morean War: 1685 Venetian Campaign
- When
- 1685
- Where
- Mani Peninsula; Koroni; Kalamata
- Episodes
- 3
In 1685, Venice advanced its Morean War campaign by supplying the Maniots, capturing the fortress of Koroni, and defeating Ottoman forces at Kalamata.
Episodes
- Capture of Koroni
Venice captured the Ottoman fortress of Koroni in the southwestern Morea in 1685.
- Venetian Supply to Mani
Venice resolved to supply the Maniots with guns and ammunition in February 1685.
- Battle of Kalamata
Venetian forces under Degenfeld defeated Ottoman troops led by the Kapudan Pasha on 14 September 1685.
Background and detail
Strategic Context. Venice joined the Holy League in 1684 to avenge the loss of Crete. The 1685 campaign focused on the Peloponnese, where Venetian forces aimed to establish a foothold against Ottoman control.
Conquest of Koroni. The Venetian Republic captured the Ottoman fortress of Koroni in the southwestern Morea in 1685. This strategic victory removed a key defensive position and facilitated further Venetian operations in the Peloponnese.
Battle of Kalamata. On 14 September 1685, the Venetian expeditionary army under Hannibal von Degenfeld defeated Ottoman forces led by the Kapudan Pasha at Kalamata. This engagement was a significant tactical victory within the broader Morean War.
People involved
- Francesco Morosini · Venetian commander-in-chief
- Hannibal von Degenfeld · Venetian expeditionary army leader
- Kapudan Pasha · Ottoman force leader
Sources
- Morean War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
- Conquest of Coron (1685) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Battle of Kalamata (1685) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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