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Ottoman invasion of Otranto

Juli 1480 – 1481 · 40.15° N, 18.48° E

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Wann
Juli 1480 – 1481
Art
Schlacht
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40.15° N, 18.48° E
Description
1480-1481 invasion of the Italian city of Otranto by Ottoman Empire forces

Ottoman conquest of Otranto

1480–1481 invasion of southern Italy

In the summer of 1480, the Ottoman Empire invaded southern Italy, and laid siege to Otranto, finally capturing it on 11 August. This was their first outpost in Italy. According to a traditional account, more than 800 inhabitants were beheaded after the city had been captured, because they would not renounce their Christian faith. The Martyrs of Otranto are still celebrated in Italy.

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