Wars, politics & history

Battle of Malta

8 July 1283

1283 battle between Aragonese and Angevins, part of the War of the Sicilian Vespers. It took place on 8 July 1283 in what is now Malta. The setting was Grand Harbour. It was part of the War of the Sicilian Vespers. Those involved included Crown of Aragon, the Kingdom of Naples and Navy of the Crown of Aragon.

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