Battle of Gibraltar (1618) 1618
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 June 1618 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1618 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Africa) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, Republic of Venice | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153, -5.6037 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Gibraltar took place 24 June 1618 at the Strait of Gibraltar. It took place during the Venetian-Habsburg conflicts, when Spanish forces tried to block a Venetian and Dutch fleet from passing through the Strait, engaging only the Venetians in battle. The battle was ultimately inconclusive when the Spanish received order to let them pass.
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