Algiers expedition (1567)
| Algiers Expedition (1567) | |||||||
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| Part of Ottoman–Habsburg wars | |||||||
Map of Algiers c. 1565 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Regency of Algiers | Spanish Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Muhammad I Pasha Della Raïs |
Philip II of Spain Juan Gascon | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 4 Galleys | 2 Galleys | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 2 Galleys captured | ||||||
The Algiers Expedition in 1567 was a failed Spanish attempt to invade Algiers by setting fire to the Algerian navy at night. The commander leading this expedition was executed.