Siege of Mytilene (1464)

Siege of Mytilene (1464)
Part of the Ottoman–Venetian War (1463–1479)

Fortress of Mytilini
Date1 April – 18 May 1464
Location
Mytilene, Lesbos
39°06′42″N 26°33′44″E / 39.11167°N 26.56222°E / 39.11167; 26.56222
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Ottoman Empire Republic of Venice
Commanders and leaders
Mahmud Angelović Orsato Giustinian
Strength
400 men
Relief force:
150 ships

34–70 ships
Unknown total men

  • 800–3,000 infantry
Casualties and losses
Unknown 5,000 losses

The Siege of Mytilene was a military attempt by the Republic of Venice to capture the Island of Lesbos from the Ottomans. The Venetians made two attempts but were repelled, suffering heavy losses.

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