1566 battle in Hungary during the Ottoman–Habsburg wars. It began on 6 August 1566 in what is now Hungary and lasted until 8 September 1566 (about 33 days). The setting was Szigetvár. It was part of Ottoman–Habsburg Wars and Ottoman Wars in Europe. Those involved included the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary.
Before and after
- 1565The Hunters in the Snow
- from 1565 to 1898Spanish–Moro conflict
- 11 March 1565Founding of Rio de Janeiro
- 19 June 1566Birth of James VI and I
- from 6 August 1566 to 8 September 1566Siege of Szigetvár
- 6 September 1566Death of Suleiman the Magnificent
- 1567Construction of Stari Most
- 15 May 1567Birth of Claudio Monteverdi
- 25 July 1567Founding of Caracas
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