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Ottoman–Venetian Wars (1499–1687)

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Ottoman–Venetian Wars (1499–1687) - events

August 1657Ottoman Empire, Venice, ItalyThe Ottoman Turks re-capture the island of Tenedos from the Venetians. In November they also gain Lemnos. The two victories free the Dardanelles from the Venetian threat and reestablish the preeminence of the Ottoman navy in the Aegean Sea.
August 1687Ottoman Empire, Venice, Italy, GreeceVenetian forces take Corinth from the Ottoman Turks and lay siege to Athens. A bombardment seriously damages the Parthenon after a powder magazine explodes. The Ottomans surrender the city and are driven out of the Morea.


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