Battle of Athos 1807
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 June 1807 – 22 June 1807 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1807 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Europe) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Eighth Russo-Turkish War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, Russian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.0692, 24.9317 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Athos (also known as the Battle of Monte Sancto or the Battle of Lemnos) took place on 1–2 July 1807New Style as a part of the Napoleonic Wars during the Russo-Turkish War of 1806–1812. The Russian squadron under Vice Admiral Dmitry Senyavin defeated Kapudan Pasha Seydi Ali's Ottoman Turkish squadron.
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