Battle of Cecora (1595)

Battle of Cecora
Part of Jan Zamoyski's expedition to Moldavia
Moldavian Magnate Wars
Polish-Ottoman Wars

"Struggle for the Turkish banner" by Józef Brandt.
DateSeptember 19–20, 1595
Location
Result

Polish-Lithuanian victory

  • Peace and the withdrawal of the Turks from Moldavia
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Moldavia
Ottoman Empire
Crimean Khanate
Commanders and leaders
Jan Zamoyski Gazi II Girej
Strength
5,000 cavalry, 2,300 infantry, some artillery 25,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Cecora (also known as the Battle of Țuțora) took place on October 19–20, 1595, during an expedition of Jan Zamoyski, of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, to Moldavia, as part of the Moldavian Magnate Wars.

Hetman Jan Zamoyski, painting by Jan Styka.
Khan Gazi II Girej.

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