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1566 in Turkey

Explore 7 historical events and records for Turkey in 1566.

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Historical records for Turkey in 1566

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July

July 1566

Invasion of Austria

Suleyman I the Magnificent · Warfare / Suleymans West War

Leads an invasion force of 100,000 into Austria

September

6 September 1566

Death of Suleyman I the Magnificent

Suleyman I the Magnificent · Szigeth · House / House of Osmanli

Death of Suleyman I the Magnificent, during the capture of Szigeth

Other events (month unknown)

1566

Capture of Noxos

Suleyman I the Magnificent · Noxos · Religion / Islam

The Turks capture Noxos from Venice

1566

Capture of Noxos

Suleyman I the Magnificent · Noxos · Warfare / Wars of Islam

The Turks capture Noxos from Venice

1566

Capture of Szigeth

Suleyman I the Magnificent · Szigeth · Religion / Islam

The Turks capture Szigeth

1566

Capture of Szigeth

Suleyman I the Magnificent · Szigeth · Warfare / Wars of Islam

The Turks capture Szigeth

1566

Succession

Selim II · House / House of Osmanli

Succeeds as Sultan of Turkey. Succeeds as Sultan of the Turkish Empire

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