Algiers expedition (1541)
The 1541 Algiers expedition occurred when Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire and king of Spain attempted to lead an amphibious attack against the Regency of Algiers, in modern Algeria. Inadequate planning, particularly against unfavourable weather, led to the failure of the expedition.
| Algiers expedition | |||||||
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| Part of the Ottoman-Habsburg wars | |||||||
Siege of Algiers in 1541, by Cornelis Anthonisz (1542) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Order of Saint John Republic of Genoa Papal States Kingdom of Kuku | Regency of Algiers | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Charles V Navy: Andrea Doria Army: Duke of Alba Including: Ferrante I Gonzaga Hernán Cortés Giannettino Doria Bernardino de Mendoza Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon | Hasan Agha | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Total of 80 galleys Total of 500 ships 12,000 sailors 24,000 soldiers Including: 100 transports 50 galleys 100 transports 14 galleys 8 galleys 150 transports 700 knights 2,000 troops |
800 Odjak of Algiers 5,000 Moors | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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300 officers killed 8,000 or 12,000 killed 150 ships sunk | 200 killed | ||||||
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