Action of 8 July 1716 1716
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 8 July 1716 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1716 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Albania | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Seventh Ottoman–Venetian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, Republic of Venice | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.7360, 19.9800 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Action of 8 July 1716 was an indecisive naval battle that took place on 8 July 1716 during a Turkish attempt to capture the island of Corfu (Kerkyra), off the west coast of mainland Greece.
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