Statements (110)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:Siege_warfare |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened the position of the Knights Hospitaller
Establishment of the Order of Saint John in Malta Strengthened the position of the Knights Hospitaller in Malta |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:Spanish_Empire
gptkb:Ottoman_Navy |
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
Depicted in paintings and films
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,500
approximately 30,000 |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Jean_Parisot_de_la_Valette
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| gptkbp:commander_of_attackers |
gptkb:Mustafa_Pasha
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| gptkbp:commander_of_defending_force |
gptkb:Jean_Parisot_de_la_Valette
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| gptkbp:commander_of_opposing_force |
gptkb:Grand_Vizier_Mehmed_Sokollu
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
Regularly reenacted in Malta
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
Celebrated annually in Malta
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Commemorated in Maltese culture
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced art and literature
Inspired art and literature |
| gptkbp:date |
1565
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| gptkbp:defending_champion |
gptkb:Knights_Hospitaller
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Shift in alliances in Europe
Attempts to secure reinforcements |
| gptkbp:duration |
5 months
1940-1942 |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:european_alliances |
Formed in response to the siege
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| gptkbp:fortifications |
gptkb:Fort_Saint_Elmo
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied by military historians.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger conflict known as the Great Siege
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Chronicled by various historians
Extensively documented in military history |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Sultan_Suleiman_the_Magnificent
gptkb:King_Philip_II_of_Spain gptkb:Pope_Pius_IV |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced European politics
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked a turning point in the Ottoman Empire's expansion
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
Chronicled by various historians
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Malta
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| gptkbp:impact |
Local Maltese population
|
| gptkbp:knights_hospitaller |
Also known as the Knights of St. John
|
| gptkbp:knights_hospitaller_headquarters |
gptkb:Valletta
|
| gptkbp:knights_hospitaller_legacy |
Continues to influence Malta today
|
| gptkbp:knights_hospitaller_origin |
Founded in the 11th century
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| gptkbp:knights_hospitaller_role |
Defenders of Christianity
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of resistance against Ottoman expansion
Symbol of Christian resistance against Islam |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Malta
|
| gptkbp:maltese_fortifications |
Still visible today
|
| gptkbp:maltese_identity |
Formed part of national identity
|
| gptkbp:maltese_language |
Influenced by the siege events
|
| gptkbp:maltese_resistance |
Symbol of resilience
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Grand_Harbour
|
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
Notable figures emerged from the siege
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Blockade
Included naval engagements |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:artillery
Use of cannons and gunpowder |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Psychological warfare
Use of mercenaries Siege engines Artillery bombardment Night raids Use of fortifications Naval blockade Supply line disruption Use of trenches Use of infantry formations Use of ambushes Counter-siege operations Use of fire ships Use of siege towers Use of scouts Use of local knowledge Use of spies Supply raids Use of heavy cavalry Use of sappers Use of ladders Use of diversionary tactics One of the most famous sieges in history Fortification reinforcement Use of artillery platforms Use of reconnaissance. Use of trenches and tunnels |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Defense_of_Fort_Saint_Elmo
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| gptkbp:ottoman_empire_goal |
To expand into Europe
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| gptkbp:ottoman_fleet_size |
Over 200 ships
|
| gptkbp:ottoman_naval_power |
Demonstrated during the siege
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Victory_for_the_Knights_Hospitaller
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| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive battle in the struggle between the Ottoman Empire and European powers
Key event in the Great Siege of Malta |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
For the Christian states in Europe
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Mediterranean Sea
Control of Mediterranean trade routes |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Construction of new fortifications
Involved siege artillery To capture the island of Malta |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Blockade and bombardment
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
Siege warfare tactics |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane gptkb:The_Last_Stand gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel gptkb:Mediterranean_Campaign gptkb:Mediterranean_Fleet gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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