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Ottoman Period
Hassan Pacha
Ottoman period
Leaders & StatesmenLate 18th centuryAlgiers
The 1775 defeat became a humiliation in Spain that delayed further attempts on Algiers for years.
Historical significance
He represents the resilience of the Regency's defenses against major European powers in its later phase.
Their story
Dey of Algiers in the late 18th century, Hassan Pacha repelled a major Spanish expedition against the city in 1775, reinforcing the Regency's reputation in the Mediterranean.
Did you know?
The 1775 defeat became a humiliation in Spain that delayed further attempts on Algiers for years.