Siege of Szigetvár and Death of Suleiman the Magnificent

When

1566

Where

Constantinople; Ottoman camp near Szigetvár

Episodes

2

In 1566, the Ottoman army under Suleiman the Magnificent besieged Szigetvár to secure the route to Vienna. The siege lasted from August to September, ending with the death of Sultan Suleiman and the final charge of the defenders led by Nikola Šubić Zrinski.

Episodes

1. 129 April 1566 · ConstantinopleDeparture for Campaign

   Suleiman left Constantinople in April 1566 to lead the 13th expedition against Hungary.

2. 26 September 1566 · Ottoman camp near SzigetvárDeath of Suleiman

   Suleiman died on 6 September 1566 before the fortress fell, and his death was kept secret during the retreat.

People involved

• Suleiman the Magnificent · Ottoman Sultan
• Nikola Šubić Zrinski · Habsburg General and Defender
• Sokollu Mehmed Pasha · Grand Vizier
• Selim II · Successor Sultan

Sources

1. Siege of Szigetvár Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
2. Suleiman the Magnificent Wikipedia
3. Nikola IV Zrinski Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-06

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