EuropeEvent
Siege of Malta
- When
- 1565
- Where
- Malta
- Episodes
- 1
In 1565, the Ottoman Empire launched a major invasion of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. The siege lasted nearly four months, ending with the Ottoman withdrawal and a decisive victory for the defenders.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The Knights Hospitaller had been based in Malta since 1530 after being expelled from Rhodes. In 1565, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent ordered an invasion to expel the Order and secure a new base for further operations in Europe.
People involved
- Suleiman the Magnificent · Ottoman Sultan
- Knights Hospitaller · Defenders
Sources
- Great Siege of Malta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Knights Hospitaller Wikipedia
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