Events tagged with "sultan murad II"

Historical Events tagged with "sultan murad II"

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Military & Warfare

Defeat of Władysław III at the Battle of Varna

November 10th, 1444 580 years ago

The Battle of Varna saw King Władysław III of Poland, also known as Ulaszlo I of Hungary, defeat Turkish forces led by Sultan Murad II. Focusing on expanding his influence, Władysław's forces engaged with Sultan Murad II's army by the Black Sea. The battle culminated in a shocking defeat for the crusaders, resulting in Władysław’s death on the battlefield, which altered the balance of power in Eastern Europe.