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Encyclopedia > Ali Pacha

Also, Ali Pasha - Commander of Ottoman Turkish naval forces at the Battle of Lepanto (1571). His ship was boarded during the battle, and in spite of there being an order for his live capture, as well as his own pleas, he was beheaded; and his head was then displayed upon a pike. This led to a collapse in Turkish morale, resulting in their rout in the battle. Combatants Holy League: Republic of Venice Habsburg Spain Papal States Kingdom of Naples Genoa Savoy Knights of Malta Ottoman Empire Commanders Don John of Austria Ali Pasha Strength 206 galleys 6 galleasses 220-230 galleys 50-60 galliots Casualties 9,000 dead or wounded 12 galleys lost 30,000 dead...


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Ali Pasha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (943 words)
Ali Pasha Tepelenë, commonly known as Ali Pasha, (1741 – January 24, 1822) was the military ruler (pasha) of a large area of the Ottoman Empire's European territories.
Ali was born into a powerful clan in the Albanian town of Tepelenë in 1744, where his father Veli was bey (leader).
Ali became a notorious brigand leader and attracted the attention of the Turkish authorities.
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