The Battle of Szigetvár: Suleiman's Last Campaign and Death

1566 CE · Szigetvár (Macaristan) · military

Suleiman the Magnificent died at the age of 72 during the siege of Szigetvár; his death was concealed for several weeks so as not to shake the morale of the army.

The fortress was the scene of the heroic resistance of the Croatian commander Zrinski. Suleiman's death marks the end of a 46-year sultanate; his successors would govern the Ottoman state under different conditions.

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What was The Battle of Szigetvár: Suleiman's Last Campaign and Death?
Suleiman the Magnificent died at the age of 72 during the siege of Szigetvár; his death was concealed for several weeks so as not to shake the morale of the army.
When did The Battle of Szigetvár: Suleiman's Last Campaign and Death happen?
1566 CE
Where did The Battle of Szigetvár: Suleiman's Last Campaign and Death take place?
Szigetvár (Macaristan)