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Massacre of the Otranto Martyrs

The last Christian defenders and citizens of Otranto, including a captain, an old woman, and a young boy, are gathered in the cathedral, preparing for their final stand against the Ottoman forces led by Gedik Ahmed Pasha. The Ottomans have issued an ultimatum: convert to Islam or face death.

Year 1480
Date 8/12
Location Otranto Cathedral, Apulia, Italy
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC
tax:massacre-and-atrocity tax:religious-conflict-and-martyrdom

Key Figures

Gedik Ahmed Pasha Christian Defender Captain Old Woman Ottoman Soldier Young Boy
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