The Battle of the Knights

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened the position of the Knights Hospitaller in Malta
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:battle
gptkbp:art_style Paintings and sculptures
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Jean_Parisot_de_la_Valette
Various commanders from both sides
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part of Maltese identity
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance Celebrated in Maltese culture
gptkbp:date August 12, 1565
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Between European powers
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:famous_for Heroic defense by the Knights Hospitaller
gptkbp:fought_in Land and sea
Christian forces and Muslim forces
gptkbp:historical_analysis Ongoing studies and publications
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Great Siege of Malta
gptkbp:historical_documentation Letters and reports from the time
gptkbp:historical_figure Documented by various historians
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future conflicts in the region
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the conflict between Christians and Muslims in the region
Considered a key event in the history of Malta
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Battle of the Knights
gptkbp:influence European military strategies
gptkbp:influenced_artists Books and plays
gptkbp:inspired Future military orders
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annual events in Malta
Occur in Malta
Various monuments in Malta
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of resistance against Ottoman Empire
Remains a symbol of resistance.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Malta
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:battle
Incorporated both offensive and defensive strategies
gptkbp:military_technology Use of cannons and fortifications
gptkbp:narrative_style Various interpretations exist
gptkbp:notable_allies Formed between European states
Formed with local populations
gptkbp:notable_battle Conducted before the battle
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Knights_of_St._John
gptkbp:participants gptkb:hospital
gptkb:Sultan
gptkbp:portrayed_by Various historical films
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Siege_of_Malta
gptkbp:result gptkb:Victory_for_the_Knights_Hospitaller
gptkbp:significance Defensive stand against Ottoman expansion
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Mediterranean Sea
Delayed Ottoman advances in Europe
Involved extensive fortifications
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:military_siege
gptkbp:technology Gunpowder artillery
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Sites related to the battle in Malta
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shovel_Knight_Soundtrack
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6