Battle of the Dardanelles (1655) 1655
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 June 1655 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1655 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Asia) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Cretan War of 1645-1669 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, Republic of Venice | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.0333, 26.0667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
This battle took place on 21 June 1655 inside the mouth of the Dardanelles Strait. It was a clear victory for Venice over the Ottoman Empire during the Cretan War.
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