Battle of Lepanto (1500)

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The Second Battle of Lepanto or Battle of Modon took place in 1500 during the 1499-1503 Turkish-Venetian Wars between the Ottoman Empire and the Venetians. The Ottomans, who had won the Battle of Zonchio (First Battle of Lepanto) the previous year, were again victorious under Admiral Kemal Re'is.

Lepanto was also the scene of battles in 429 BC see Battle of Naupactus and in 1571 see Battle of Lepanto.

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