Action of 27 August 1661 1661
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 August 1661 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1661 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Cretan War of 1645-1669 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Knights Hospitaller, Ottoman Empire, Republic of Venice | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 36.6392, 24.4198 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Action of 27 August 1661 was a naval battle that took place on 27 August 1661 near Milos, Greece between the Republic of Venice and the Knights Hospitaller over the Ottoman Empire.
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