Battle of Negropont

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Battle of Negropont
Date 1470
Location near Negropont
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Ottoman Empire Flag of Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Commanders
Mehmed II

The Battle of Negropont was fought in 1470 between the fleets of Venice and the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans, led by Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih Sultan Mehmet)were besieging Negropont, when the Venetians arrived to relieve them. However, the Venetians were unable to break the Turkish siege.


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