The siege of the Acropolis took place on 23–29 September 1687, as the Venetian forces under Francesco Morosini and Otto Wilhelm Königsmarck laid siege to the Acropolis of Athens, held by the Ottoman garrison of the city. The siege resulted in the destruction of a large part of the Parthenon, which the Ottomans used as a gunpowder store.
Venetians take Athens from the Ottomans
The siege of the Acropolis took place on 23–29 September 1687, as the Venetian forces under Francesco Morosini and Otto Wilhelm Königsmarck laid siege to the Acropolis of Athens, held by the Ottoman...
Historical Significance
The siege of the Acropolis took place on 23–29 September 1687, as the Venetian forces under Francesco Morosini and Otto Wilhelm Königsmarck laid siege to the Acropolis of Athens, held by the Ottoman garrison of the city.
Events Before
Jean Baptiste Lully's opera "Armide", with libretto by Philippe Quinault, premieres in performance by the Paris Opera at
Jean Baptiste Lully's opera "Armide", with libretto by Philippe Quinault, premieres in performance by the Paris Opera at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal
Municipality of Ilagan is founded in the Philippines
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A French force led by Pierre de Troyes retakes Fort Monsoni (Moose Factory) from the English, on James Bay, Canada [1]
A French force led by Pierre de Troyes retakes Fort Monsoni (Moose Factory) from the English, on James Bay, Canada [1]
Germany, Sweden, and Spain sign anti-French League of Augsburg
Germany, Sweden, and Spain sign anti-French League of Augsburg
A meeting takes place at Lüneburg between several Protestant powers in order to discuss the formation of an 'evangelical
A meeting takes place at Lüneburg between several Protestant powers in order to discuss the formation of an 'evangelical' league of defense, called the 'Confederatio Militiae Evangelicae', against the Catholic League.
Events After
City council of Amsterdam votes to support Prince William of Orange's invasion of England, known as "The Glorious Revolu
City council of Amsterdam votes to support Prince William of Orange's invasion of England, known as "The Glorious Revolution" in the Netherlands
Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown
Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown
King James II, the last Roman Catholic British monarch, flees to France from William of Orange
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Quakers consider drafting formal protest of slavery in Germantown, Pennsylvania
Quakers consider drafting formal protest of slavery in Germantown, Pennsylvania
"Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery": Francis Daniel Pastorius presents 1st formal written protest against Afric
"Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery": Francis Daniel Pastorius presents 1st formal written protest against African-American slavery in English colonies in Germantown, Pennsylvania
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First recorded boxing match is organized by Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle, between his butler and his butcher
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French King Louis XIV marries Madame Maintenon
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 28, 1687?
- The siege of the Acropolis took place on 23–29 September 1687, as the Venetian forces under Francesco Morosini and Otto Wilhelm Königsmarck laid siege to the Acropolis of Athens, held by the Ottoman garrison of the city. The siege resulted in the destruction of a large part of the Parthenon, which the Ottomans used as a gunpowder store.
- Why is Venetians take Athens from the Ottomans significant?
- The siege of the Acropolis took place on 23–29 September 1687, as the Venetian forces under Francesco Morosini and Otto Wilhelm Königsmarck laid siege to the Acropolis of Athens, held by the Ottoman garrison of the city.