Siege of Chania (1645) 1645
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 June 1645 – 22 August 1645 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1645 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Cretan War of 1645-1669 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Kingdom of Naples, Knights Hospitaller, Ottoman Empire, Papal States, Republic of Venice | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.5167, 24.0167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Chania happened during the initial stages of Cretan War (1645–1669). The Ottomans besieged the Venetian-held city of Chania, and after 56 days of siege, the Ottomans captured the city.
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- Battle of Focchies 1649
- Battle of the Dardanelles (1654) 1654
- Battle of the Dardanelles (1655) 1655
- Battle of the Dardanelles (1656) 1656
- Battle of the Dardanelles (1657) 1657
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- Action of 27 August 1661 1661
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