After Lepanto. (Letters to the Editor).It was very interesting and informative reading the article on the Christian victory over the Ottoman Turks The Ottoman Turks were the subdivision of the Ottoman Muslim Millet that dominated the ruling class of the Ottoman Empire. The ruling class is covered under Ottoman Dynasty. in October 1571 at the Battle of Lepanto ("Armada of the Cross," March 10th issue). Only one more historical fact should be added: Approximately one hundred years later, at the gates At the Gates are a Swedish melodic death metal band. They are one of the forebears of the Gothenburg sound of heavy metal along with other bands of the Gothenburg metal scene like Dark Tranquillity and In Flames. of Vienna, the "allied" forces, under the leadership of a Polish King, John III Sobieski John III Sobieski Polish Jan Sobieski (born Aug. 17, 1629, Olesko, Pol.—died June 17, 1696, Wilanów) Elective king of Poland (1674–96). , finally defeated the Ottoman Turks in 1683 (July 14th-September 12th) and stopped the Moslem armies' advance into Europe. The final day of fighting was September 11, 1683. The battle is among the most famous battles in Europe. KRZYSZTOF L. NOWAK Cranford, New Jersey Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 22,578. Cranford Township folds from the banks of the meandering Rahway pond and has been dubbed the "Venice of New Jersey". |
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