Capture of Giurgiu (1771) 1771
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 May 1771 – 29 May 1771 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1771 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Romania | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Sixth Russo-Turkish War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, Russian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.9000, 25.9667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The capture of Giurgiu was a military siege undertaken by the Ottomans between 27 and 29 May 1771 against the city of Giurgiu, occupied by the Russians since February. The siege was part of the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774), and resulted in an Ottoman victory.
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