The French–Tripolitania War (1681-1685) was part of a wider campaign by France against the Barbary Pirates in the 1680s.
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French-Tripolitania War (1681-1685) |
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Bombardment of Chios by the fleet of Admiral Duquesne in 1681 |
Date | 1681-1685 |
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Location | Chios, Tripoli and Tunis |
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Result |
French Victory
- Bombardment of Chios 1681
- French Victory
- Peace signed with Tripolitanian Captains[1]
- Peace rejected on their return to Tripoli
- Bombardment of Tripoli 1685
- Tripoli heavily damaged[3]
- Dey of Tripoli pays tribute to Louis XIV, signs peace, frees Christian slaves and asks for forgiveness[4]
- Tunis capitulates without fight
- Pays French Expedition costs and frees Christian captives[5]
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Territorial changes |
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Belligerents |
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France |
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