Siege of Belgrade (1688)

Siege of Belgrade (1688)
Part of the Great Turkish War, the Ottoman–Habsburg wars, and the Polish–Ottoman War

A folding screen depicting the siege of Belgrade commissioned by José Sarmiento de Valladares, most likely displayed in Mexico's viceregal palace. (c. 1697–1701) Brooklyn Museum
Date30 July 1688 – 6 September 1688
(1 month and 1 week)
Location
Result Holy League victory
Territorial
changes
Holy League capture Belgrade from the Ottoman Empire.
Belligerents

Habsburg monarchy Habsburg monarchy

Electorate of Bavaria Electorate of Bavaria
Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Yeğen Osman Pasha
Units involved
Strength
  • 34,000
    • 7,000 Bavarians
    • 5,000 German soldiers
    • unknown number militiamen
25,000–30,000
Casualties and losses
4,000 dead 5,000 dead

The siege of Belgrade was a successful attempt by Habsburg troops under the command of the Elector of Bavaria Maximilian II Emanuel to capture the city of Belgrade from the Ottoman Empire. Part of the Great Turkish War (1683–1699), the siege lasted a month and culminated in the capture of the city on 6 September 1688. By conquering Belgrade, Habsburg forces gained an important strategic outpost, as the city had been the Ottoman's chief fortress in Europe for more than a century and a half. The Ottomans recaptured the city two years later, in October 1690. In 1693, Habsburg forces attempted to capture the city again, but failed.