Siege of Famagusta (1570-1571)
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Ottoman control of Cyprus
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| gptkbp:allies |
Venetians sought alliances with other powers
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| gptkbp:casualties |
high
significant loss of life on both sides |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later military sieges
inspired works of art and literature. |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
depicted in literature and art
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| gptkbp:defeated |
August 1, 1571
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| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Venetian_Republic
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
failed negotiations for peace
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 11 months
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| gptkbp:end_date |
1571
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| gptkbp:fortifications |
gptkb:Famagusta_Castle
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| gptkbp:has_enemies |
gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
analyzed for its military strategies and outcomes
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the larger conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice
part of the larger Ottoman expansion in Europe |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
debate over the effectiveness of Venetian defenses
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Bragadin and Mustafa Pasha are key figures
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
reshaped the political landscape of the region
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
viewed as a turning point in Mediterranean history
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a subject of study in military academies
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated the power of the Ottoman Empire
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
various accounts from both sides exist
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Famagusta (1570-1571)
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a symbol of resistance
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Famagusta
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| gptkbp:military_leadership |
Bragadin's leadership
Lala Mustafa Pasha's command |
| gptkbp:military_outcome |
demonstrated the effectiveness of siege warfare
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
combined land and naval operations
use of artillery in sieges |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
cannons
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| gptkbp:narrative |
often recounted in military history studies
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Marco_Antonio_Bragadin
gptkb:Lala_Mustafa_Pasha |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
limited Venetian naval support
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Ottoman-Cypriot_War
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
shifted power dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Ottoman records
letters from Marco Antonio Bragadin |
| gptkbp:result |
Ottoman victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
marked the end of Venetian rule in Cyprus
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| gptkbp:start_date |
1570
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of Cyprus was vital for trade routes
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| gptkbp:strategy |
use of trenches
prolonged defense |
| gptkbp:tactics |
battering rams
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Famagusta
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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