Siege of Mytilene (1464) 1464
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1464 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Ottoman–Venetian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, Republic of Venice | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.1117, 26.5622 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Mytilene was a military attempt by the Republic of Venice to capture the Island of Lesbos from the Ottomans. The Venetians made two attempts but were repelled, suffering heavy losses.
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Nearby battles
- Battle of Mytilene (1690) 1690 · 2 km
- Siege of Mytilene (81 BC) 81 BC · 3 km
- Battle of Arginusae 406 BC · 22 km
- Battle of Lesbos (1912) 1912 · 27 km
- Battle of the Oinousses Islands 1695 · 46 km
- Battle of Focchies 1649 · 52 km
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- Battle of Isonzo (1477) 1477
- Siege of Shkodra 1478
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