Historical Events tagged with "count nikolaus von salm"
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Military & Warfare
Austria Defeats Ottoman Forces at Vienna
October 15th, 1529 495 years ago
The Siege of Vienna culminated in a significant victory for the Austrians as they successfully repelled the advancing Ottoman forces led by Sultan Suleiman I. This confrontation took place as part of the Ottomans' broader ambition to expand their empire into Europe. The remarkable resilience of the Austrians under siege, bolstered by their strategic defenses, ultimately led to a routing of the Ottoman troops, marking a turning point in the struggle for control in Central Europe.
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