Algiers expedition (1519)
| Algiers expedition (1519) | |||||||
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| Part of Spanish–Ottoman wars | |||||||
Algiers in 16th century | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Spanish Empire Kingdom of Sicily | Sultanate of Algiers | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Hugo of Moncada Don Martin d'Argote | Hayreddin Barbarossa | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Strength according to Clodfelter: 58 ships 23,000 soldiers Strength according to Manfroni: 80 sailing ships 6,000 men Strength according to Grammont: 40 boats 5,000 men Strength according to the Ghazawat: 170 ships 20,000 men |
20,000 Algerians 600 Turks | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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20 ships sunk 4,000 killed 3,000 captured including 36 high-ranking officers | Unknown | ||||||
In 1519, a joint Spanish-Italian attack on Algiers was ordered by Charles V and commanded by Hugo of Moncada. The attack was repelled by the Algerians led by Hayreddin Barbarossa.