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NWI4878222: Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Battle of Lepante, October 7, 1571. Great naval battle that takes place near Lepante, near the Gulf of Patras in Greece. Battle of the Ottoman forces and the combined fleets of Pope Pius V, Spain and Venice and other Italian cities and the knights of Malta. This grouping of forces takes the name of the Holy League. The European fleet was effectively managed by Don Juan of Austria. Ali Pasha, helper of privateers Scirrocco and Euldj Ali, commanded the Ottomans. Colourful engraving of the 19th century. / Bridgeman Images