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Ottoman Capture of Euboea

When
1470
Where
Negroponte (Chalcis), Euboea
Episodes
1

On 12 July 1470, Ottoman forces under Mehmed II captured the fortified city of Negroponte from Venice during the Ottoman–Venetian War of 1463–1479. This victory resulted in the entire island of Euboea falling under Ottoman control.

Episodes

  1. 12 July 1470 · Negroponte (Chalcis), EuboeaCapture of Negroponte

    Mehmed II captured the fortified city of Negroponte from Venice on 12 July 1470, ending Venetian control of the island.

Background and detail

The Capture. During the Ottoman–Venetian War of 1463–1479, the well-fortified city of Negroponte (Chalcis) was besieged. On 12 July 1470, after a protracted and bloody siege, the city was wrested from Venetian control by Mehmed II, leading to the Ottoman acquisition of the entire island.

People involved

  • Mehmed II · Ottoman Sultan who led the capture
  • Venice · Defending power of Negroponte

Sources

  1. Euboea Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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