Siege of Esztergom (1543) 1543
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1543 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Hungary | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Ottoman–Habsburg War of 1540–1547 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 47.7856, 18.7403 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Esztergom occurred between 25 July and 10 August 1543, when the Ottoman army, led by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, besieged the city of Esztergom in modern Hungary. The city was captured by the Ottomans after two weeks.
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