1541 attack by the Holy Roman Empire on the regency of Algiers. It began on 20 October 1541 and lasted until 1 November 1541 (about 12 days). The setting was Algiers. It was part of the Ottoman–Spanish War. Those involved included the Ottoman Empire, the Empire of Charles V, the Republic of Genoa and Knights Hospitaller.
Before and after
- 1540Birth of Francis Drake
- 1540Construction of Westminster Abbey
- 1541Founding of Santiago
- 1 October 1541Birth of El Greco
- from 20 October 1541 to 1 November 1541Algiers expedition
- 1542New Laws
- from 1542 to 1801Kingdom of Ireland
- 14 February 1542Founding of Guadalajara
- 15 October 1542Birth of Akbar
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The era
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