Second and ultimately successful attempt by the Ottoman Empire to expel the Knights of Rhodes from their island stronghold. It began on 26 June 1522 in what is now Greece and lasted until 22 December 1522 (about 6 months). The setting was Rhodes. It was part of Ottoman Wars in Europe. Those involved included the Ottoman Empire.
Before and after
- from 1521 to 1526Italian War of 1521–1526
- 18 April 1521Martin Luther defies the Emperor at the Diet of Worms
- 27 April 1521Death of Ferdinand Magellan
- 13 December 1521Birth of Sixtus V
- from 26 June 1522 to 22 December 1522Siege of Rhodes
- from 27 August 1522 to 6 May 1523Knights' War
- 6 September 1522Magellan's expedition completes the first circumnavigation
- from 1524 to 1525German Peasants' War
- 24 December 1524Death of Vasco da Gama
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The era
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