Siege of Rhodes

Siege of Rhodes

The Siege of Rhodes of 1522 was the second and ultimately successful attempt by the Ottoman Empire to expel the Knights of Rhodes from their island stronghold and thereby secure Ottoman control of the Eastern Mediterranean. The first siege in 1480 had been unsuccessful.

Siege Of Rhodes People (First 5 people) - Page 0

Jean Parisot de Valette

Jean Parisot de Valette

Military commander

Philippe Villiers de L'Isle-Adam

Philippe Villiers de L'Isle-Adam


Piero de Ponte

Piero de Ponte


Pierre de Monte

Pierre de Monte


Jean Parisot de Valette (Jean de Valette)

Jean Parisot de Valette (Jean de Valette)

Military commander