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Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503)
1500Aug, 9

Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia.

The Second Ottoman–Venetian War was fought between the Islamic Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice for control of the lands that were contested between the two parties in the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Adriatic Sea. The war lasted from 1499 to 1503.

The Turks, under the command of Admiral Kemal Reis, were victorious and forced the Venetians to recognize their gains in 1503.

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