Battle of Lepanto
Also known as Battle of Naupactus, Battle of Nafpaktos
1571 naval battle between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire
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The Battle of Lepanto was a major naval battle fought in 1571 between a coalition of Christian states called the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. It is historically significant as one of the largest naval engagements of its era and marked a turning point in Mediterranean power dynamics during the 16th century.
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- 1571-10-07
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Belligerents
Holy League Spanish Empire Kingdom of Naples