Siege of Corfu
- When
- 1798–1799
- Where
- Corfu
- Episodes
- 1
The 1798–1799 siege of Corfu was conducted by a Russian-Turkish fleet led by Admiral Fyodor Ushakov. This event is distinct from earlier sieges recorded in 1149, 1122–1123, 1537, and 1571.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Corfu has a history of sieges, including events in 1149 and 1122–1123. Ottoman forces led by Hayreddin Barbarossa besieged the city in 1537, and further sieges occurred during the Ottoman–Venetian War in 1571 and 1573.
The 1798 Siege. The specific event in scope is the siege of Corfu from 1798 to 1799. It was conducted by a Russian-Turkish fleet. The Russian commander was Admiral Fyodor Ushakov. A legacy row suggests a start date of November 4, 1798, but this is not supported by the supplied passage.
People involved
- Fyodor Ushakov · Admiral who led the Russian-Turkish fleet
Sources
- Siege of Corfu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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