Battle of Kalamata (1685) 1685
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 September 1685 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1685 | 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 | Morean War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, Republic of Venice | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.0333, 22.1222 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kalamata took place on 14 September 1685 between the expeditionary army of the Republic of Venice in the Morea, led by Hannibal von Degenfeld, and the forces of the Ottoman Empire, led by the Kapudan Pasha. The battle ended in a Venetian victory, which allowed the Venetians to complete the conquest of the Mani Peninsula, solidifying their foothold in the southern Morea. It was part of the Morean War of 1684 – 1699.
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