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# Louis (abbot of Saint-Denis)

Louis (c. 800 – 867), a Frankish churchman and a member of the Carolingian royal family, was the Abbot of Saint-Denis from 841.
Born around 800, Louis was the illegitimate son of Rotrude, daughter of Charlemagne, by Count Rorgon I of Maine. He was probably raised at the court of his grandfather, Charlemagne, until the latter's death in 814. From 835, he served his uncle, the Emperor Louis the Pious, Charlemagne's successor, as archchancellor. On Louis's death in June 840, he declared his allegiance to Charles the Bald and became his archchancellor. In September or October 840, Abbot Hilduin of Saint-Denis defected from Charles to Lothair I. Charles promised Louis, already a monk of Saint-Denis, that when the abbacy was back in his control he would bestow it on Louis.
On 14 June 844, Richbod and Nithard, abbot and lay abbot respectively of Saint-Riquier, died in battle. Charles appointed Louis abbot of Saint-Riquier with Charles's uncle Rudolf as his lay counterpart.
In 857, some Vikings from Jeufosse raided Saint-Denis and captured Louis. His half-brother, Gauzlin, the bishop of Paris, was also captured. Charles had to raise a large ransom, including a contribution of 688 lb of gold and 3250 lb of silver from Saint-Denis, to liberate the captives.
Louis held the position of archchancellor until his death. He died in 867. On his death Charles named himself lay abbot and took direct control of the abbey.
# Louis-Étienne de Thouvenin

Louis-Étienne de Thouvenin (1791–1882) was a French Army general. He invented the carabine à tige ("stem rifle" or "pillar breech rifle"), based on a method by which muzzle-loading rifles could be easily and effectively loaded.
# 1968 Big League World Series

The 1968 Big League World Series took place from August 7–10 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Charleston, West Virginia defeated New Hyde Park, New York in the championship game.
This was the inaugural BLWS.

## Teams

* United States
* Winston-Salem, North Carolina Southwest Forsyth Host
* New Hyde Park, New York East
* Indianapolis, Indiana North
* Charleston, West Virginia South
* Barstow–Victorville, California West

## Results

| Upper round 1 | Upper round 1 | Upper round 1 | Upper round 2 | Upper round 2 | Upper round 2 | Upper final | Upper final | Upper final | Championship | Championship | Championship |
| | | | 1–0 | West Virginia | 3 | | | | | | |
| — | West Virginia (F/8) | 5 | — | New York | 2 | | | | | | |
| — | California | 2 | | | | 2–0 | West Virginia | 3 | | | |
| | | | | | | 1–0 | North Carolina | 1 | | | |
| | | | — | North Carolina | 7 | | | | | | |
| | | | — | Indiana | 3 | | | |
| | | | — | Indiana | 3 | | 3–0 | West Virginia (F/9) | 3 |
| | | | | | | | 3–0 | West Virginia (F/9) | 2–1 | New York | 2 |
| Lower round 1 | Lower round 1 | Lower round 1 | Lower round 2 | Lower round 2 | Lower round 2 | Lower final | Lower final | Lower final | 2–1 | New York | 2 |
| | | | | | | 1–1 | North Carolina | | | | |
| | | | 0–1 | New York | 9 | 1–1 | New York | | | | |
| 0–1 | California | | 1–1 | California | 5 | | | | | | |
| 0–1 | Indiana | | | | | | | | | | |
* 1968 Big League World Series Champions
* Charleston, West Virginia
# Lough na Glack

Lough na Glack is a lake in County Monaghan, Ireland. It is located 1.75 kilometres (1 mi) southeast of Carrickmacross.
# Lophiotoma dickkilburni

Lophiotoma dickkilburni is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turridae, the turrids.

## Distribution

This marine species occurs off Natal, South Africa, Southern Mozambique and Southern India.
# Lophiotoma friedrichbonhoefferi

Lophiotoma friedrichbonhoefferi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turridae, the turrids.

## Description

The length of the shell varies between 35 mm and 50 mm.
Members of the species are predators and are benthic.

## Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines.
# Louis Delâge

Louis Delâge (22 March 1874 – 14 December 1947) was a French pioneer automotive engineer and manufacturer.
Born Pierre Louis Delâge to a family of modest means in Cognac. As an infant he lost the sight in one eye. At the age of 16 he went to study at Arts et Métiers ParisTech in Angers, graduating with an engineering degree in 1893. Delage then fulfilled his military obligation and was stationed in Algeria. Discharged in 1895, he found work with a railway company in southern France; in 1900 he moved to Paris. There he worked in the engineering and design department of a motor vehicle manufacturing concern until 1903 when he received an offer to join the fledgling Renault automobile company.
Delâge realized the enormous potential for the automobile as demand soon began to outstrip production. Filled with innovative ideas, in 1905 he raised enough money to open an assembly plant in a converted barn in Levallois at the outskirts of Paris. The Delage Automobile Company grew rapidly and their vehicles gained a reputation for stylish appearance and quality and as a dominant force in motor racing. The Great Depression of the 1930s took its toll and car sales plummeted. By 1935 his company was forced into liquidation, and the rights to the Delage name were auctioned to the Delahaye car company. The new owners unceremoniously dismissed Delâge with a penurious pension.
Louis Delâge was nearly 60 when he found himself in a financial crisis worsened by his divorce. He sought solace in his Roman Catholic faith, and because he was too poor to afford a car, he often made the pilgrimage on foot or by bicycle to the sacred convent of Saint Thérèse in the city of Lisieux and to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. In 1947, at the age of 73 and nearly impoverished, Louis Delâge died. He is interred in the cemetery in Le Pecq.
In 1990, in his hometown of Cognac, an industrial school was dedicated as the "Lycée professionnel Louis Delâge" in his memory.
# Lophopetalum pallidum

Lophopetalum pallidum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet pallidum means 'pale', referring to the leaves when dry.

## Description

Lophopetalum pallidum grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). The scaly bark is grey. The leathery leaves are obovate to elliptic and measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. The flowers are in panicles. The fruits measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Lophopetalum pallidum is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is in lowland forest, to elevations of 200 m (700 ft).

## Uses

Lophopetalum multinervium is harvested for its timber, which is used locally. In Malaysia, the species is used for arrow poison.
# Lophopetalum rigidum

Lophopetalum rigidum is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet rigidum means 'stiff', referring to the leaves.

## Description

Lophopetalum rigidum grows as a shrub or tree, rarely up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The smooth bark is brown grey, with lenticels. The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate and measure up to 21 cm (8 in) long. The green-yellow flowers are in panicles. The fruits measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Lophopetalum rigidum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known from Sarawak and Sabah. Its habitat is in swamp forests, including kerangas, and in montane forest to elevations of 2,400 m (8,000 ft).
# 1966 European Judo Championships

The 1966 European Judo Championships were the 15th edition of the European Judo Championships, and were held in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg from 6 to 7 May 1966. Championships were subdivided into six individual competitions, and a separate team competition. Individual events were not discriminated into amateur and professional as before.

## Medal overview
### Individual

| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 63 kg | Sergey Suslin | Jean-Claude Meslaye | Serge Feist Theo Klein |
| 70 kg | Oleg Stepanov | Czeslaw Laksa | Joachim Schroeder Aron Bogolyubov |
| 80 kg | Peter Snijders | Vladimir Pokatayev | Martin Poglajen Georgy Kotik |
| 93 kg | Joop Gouweleeuw | Peter Herrmann | Anzor Kibrotsashvili Anatoly Yudin |
| 93+ kg | Willem Ruska | Parnaoz Chikviladze | Guenther Monczyk David Peake |
| Open class | Anzor Kiknadze | Alfred Meier | Klaus Hennig Vladimir Saunin |

### Teams

| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Team | Soviet team: Anzor Kibrotsashvili Anzor Kiknadze Vladimir Pokatayev Oleg Stepanov Sergey Suslin | French team: Serge Feist Armand Desmet Patrick Clement Pierre Albertini Georges Gress | East German team: Wolfgang Micka Herbert Niemann Dieter Scholz Otto Smirat Günther Wiesner  Dutch team: Joop Gouweleeuw Theo Klein Martin Poglajen Willem Ruska Peter Snijders |

### Medal table

| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Soviet Union (URS) | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | Netherlands (NED) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | West Germany (FRG) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | France (FRA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Poland (POL) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | East Germany (DDR) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Great Britain (GBR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (7 entries) | Totals (7 entries) | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
# Mompha eloisella

Mompha eloisella, the red-streaked mompha, is a species of momphid moth in the family Momphidae.
# High Strung

High Strung may refer to:
* High Strung (1991 film), an American independent comedy film
* High Strung (2016 film), an American drama film
* The High Strung, an American rock band
* Nashville tuning (high strung), a guitar tuning
# High Street tram stop

High Street was a tram stop on Greater Manchester's light rail Metrolink network, located in Manchester city centre, England. It was on the east side of High Street opposite Manchester Arndale, between the present Shudehill tram stop and Market Street tram stop.
The stop opened on 27 April 1992. Market Street (which opened the same day, and was just around the corner) and High Street Metrolink stops effectively formed a single station staggered across a road junction, with different stop names for each platform: southbound vehicles (going towards Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter's Square) stopped at the High Street stop, and northbound vehicles (going towards Victoria) stopped at Market Street. High Street, Market Street and Mosley Street tram stops were each originally built with a single-platform construction and one-way operation due to constraints on available space in the road layout.
Market Street was modified to handle traffic in both directions when the street was closed to traffic, and the High Street platform was demolished in 1998 after six years' service.
# 1959 Wimbledon Championships – Girls' singles

Joan Cross defeated Doris Schuster in the final, 6–1, 6–1 to win the girls' singles tennis title at the 1959 Wimbledon Championships.

## Draw
### Key

* Q = Qualifier
* WC = Wild card
* LL = Lucky loser
* Alt = Alternate
* SE = Special exempt
* PR = Protected ranking
* ITF = ITF entry
* JE = Junior exempt
* w/o = Walkover
* r = Retired
* d = Defaulted
* SR = Special ranking

### Draw

| First round | First round | First round | First round | Quarterfinals | Quarterfinals | Quarterfinals | Quarterfinals | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Semifinals | Semifinals | Semifinals | Semifinals | Final | Final | Final | Final |
| | | | | Joan Cross | Joan Cross | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | J Atkinson | J Atkinson | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Joan Cross | Joan Cross | 6 | 6 | | | | | |
| S Westh | S Westh | 6 | 6 | | | | | | S Westh | S Westh | 1 | 0 | | | | | |
| M Berli | M Berli | 2 | 4 | S Westh | S Westh | 2 | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | |
| Micheline Ruquois | Micheline Ruquois | 6 | 6 | Micheline Ruquois | Micheline Ruquois | 6 | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | |
| Marjan Moritz | Marjan Moritz | 2 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | Joan Cross | Joan Cross | 6 | 6 |
| E Nowopolska | E Nowopolska | 0 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | Doris Schuster | Doris Schuster | 1 | 1 |
| Doris Schuster | Doris Schuster | 6 | 6 | Doris Schuster | Doris Schuster | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | |
| D Appiah | D Appiah | 6 | 7 | D Appiah | D Appiah | 4 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | |
| B Sønderaal | B Sønderaal | 2 | 5 | | | | | | Doris Schuster | Doris Schuster | 7 | 4 | 6 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Carol Webb | Carol Webb | 5 | 6 | 3 | | | | |
| | | | | F Marsot | F Marsot | 1 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Carol Webb | Carol Webb | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | |
# Mohammad Reza Shakourzadeh

Mohammad Reza Shakourzadeh is an Iranian football defender who played for Iran in the 1984 Asian Cup. He also played for Shahin F.C.

## International Records

| Year | Apps | Goal |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |

## Honours

* Asian Cup:
    Fourth Place : 1984
# Louis Mélennec

Louis Mélennec de Beyre (born 18 March 1941) is a French lawyer, doctor, singer, and historian, writing and performing as Louis Mélennec. He is active in Breton nationalism.

## Books and CDs

* Louis Mélennec de Beyre and Lorenzo Cipriani : Chants religieux et traditionnels bretons (audio CD in Breton).
# Hibbertia malacophylla

Hibbertia malacophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Dilleniaceae and is endemic to Queensland. It is a spreading shrub with densely hairy foliage, elliptic leaves, and single yellow flowers arranged in leaf axils with 50 to 55 stamens arranged around the two carpels.

## Description

Hibbertia malacophylla is a densely hairy shrub with spreading branches and that typically grows up to 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) high and 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) wide. The leaves are elliptic to lance-shaped with the narrower end towards the base, 20–35 mm (0.79–1.38 in) long and 8–15 mm (0.31–0.59 in) wide on a petiole 1.5–3.0 mm (0.059–0.118 in) long. The flowers are arranged singly in leaf axils on a stiff peduncle 5.8–14.2 mm (0.23–0.56 in) long, with linear to lance-shaped bracts 3.2–5.6 mm (0.13–0.22 in) long. The five sepals are joined at the base, the three outer sepal lobes 8.2–8.9 mm (0.32–0.35 in) long and the inner lobes 7.3–8.4 mm (0.29–0.33 in) long. The five petals are broadly egg-shaped with the narrower end towards the base, yellow, 6.4–10.1 mm (0.25–0.40 in) long and there are 50 to 55 stamens and up to twelve staminodes arranged around the two carpels, each carpel with three or four ovules. Flowering occurs from February to August.

## Taxonomy

Hibbertia malacophylla was first formally described in 2010 by Hellmut R. Toelken in the Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens from specimens collected near Port Curtis in 1977. The specific epithet (malacophylla) means "soft-leaved", referring to densely silky-hairy leaves.

## Distribution and habitat

This hibbertia grows on granite outcrops in forest on the Many Peaks Range near Gladstone.

## Conservation status

Hibbertia malacophylla is classified as "least concern" under the Queensland Government Nature Conservation Act 1992.
# Hibbertia mathinnicola

Hibbertia mathinnicola is a species of Dilleniaceae endemic to Tasmania. It has a restricted distribution, only appearing on ridgelines and adjacent slopes of a Tasmanian sedentary substrate known as the Mathinna supergroup.

## Description

Hibbertia mathinnicola is an erect shrub which is typically between 0.3–0.6 m (1 ft 0 in – 2 ft 0 in) high. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that is generally dense and compact with a well-developed taproot. Its branches are typically short with lateral shoots. The leaves alternate, but are closely clustered together, and exhibit a dark green colour when fresh. They may apprear yellow in highly exposed situations, but this is rare. Its petioles are very short, and its lamina is typically between 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in) long.
Its flowers are sessile and solitary, with paired bracts. Sepals are imbricate and light green, with occasional patches of a purple-brown colour, typically measuring around 4.5–6.5 mm (0.18–0.26 in) long. The flowering petals are bright yellow and easily detached during early stages.

## Taxonomy

Hibbertia mathinnicola was first formally described in 2021 by Mark Wapstra in the journal Swainsona from specimens collected in the Scamander Forest Reserve in 1983. The specific epithet (mathinnicola) means "mathinna dweller", referring to the Tasmanian substrate known as the Mathinna Supergroup, to where this species is restricted.

## Habitat and distribution

Hibbertia mathinnicola is native to the Northeast region of Tasmania. It has limited distribution and grows primarily in the subtropical biome. The species most commonly occurs in dry schlerophyll forest areas dominated by Eucalyptus sieberi. The understory of the area is very open, occurring at altitudes between 110–375 m (361–1,230 ft). Its distribution is heavily restricted. The species can only be found within the Hinterlands of the northeast coast, between Scamander and St Helens. Its total range of habitat is estimated to be approximately 95 km$^2$ (37 sq mi), with a total area of occupancy of 0.43 km$^2$ (0.17 sq mi). The abundance within this area is estimated to be above 15000 total plants.

## Threats and conservation

Hibbertia mathinnicola is only found on public lands in the Hinterlands area. Some small populations can be seen within legislative reserves, but most of the population is on public land. These sites are currently designated as Future Potential Production Forests (FPPF). This land is a land class described in the Forestry act 2014 as: Land established to secure 'wood bank' to provide for future sustainable forestry production in Tasmania. This puts Hibbertia mathinnicola at risk of forestry activity. It is also at risk of being trampled, as well as outcompeted by other plants and weeds.
# Terminalia albida

Terminalia albida is a tree species in the genus Terminalia found in West Africa. It is found in the savannah part of Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve in Gambia.
The aqueous extract of the bark is used in Gambia as an eye-lotion.
# Mona Vale, Tasmania

Mona Vale is a large heritage listed 1860s country house in Ross, Tasmania. Completed in 1867, it is well known locally as the "Calendar House", for its reportedly 365 windows, 52 rooms, 12 chimneys and seven entrances. The property is on the Tasmanian Heritage Register and the Register of the National Estate (since 1978).

## Etymology

The origin of the name of Mona Vale is disputed. Jupp, J lists it as named after Castle Mona, a historic home of the Duke of Atholl and presently a hotel. Bennet, A states that the name is derived from Monaeoda, the Latin name for the Isle of Man.

## History

Mona Vale was built by Robert Kermode and designed by William Archer, his brother-in-law. At the time of its completion, it became the largest private house in Australia. It has received multiple royal visits over its lifetime. In 1868, Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh visited, and later the then Duke of York (future King George VI) and the Duchess of York visited in 1927, with then Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth II). It was purchased by the Cameron family in the 1920s. The estate was also the site of a military training ground, and the camp of a light horse regiment during WWII.
# Hermann Guthe

Hermann Guthe may refer to:
* Hermann Guthe (theologian) (1849–1936), German Semitic scholar
* Hermann Guthe (geographer) (1824–1874), German geographer
# Hiram R. Howard

Hiram Reese Howard (February 17, 1843 – May 9, 1912) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor.

## Biography

Howard was born in Urbana, Ohio on February 17, 1843. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War as a Private in Company H of the 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He earned his medal on November 25, 1863, at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. Howard received the medal on July 29, 1892. He died in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He is now buried in Lone Oak Cemetery in Point Pleasant.

## Medal of Honor Citation

Scaled the enemy's works and in a hand-to-hand fight helped capture the flag of the 18th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
# 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's C-4 500 metres

The men's C-4 500 metres competition at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg took place in Sportpark Duisburg.

## Schedule

The schedule is as follows:
| Date | Time | Round |
| Saturday 26 August 2023 | 12:39 | Final |

## Results
### Final

With fewer than ten boats entered, this event was held as a direct final.
| Rank | Canoeist | Country | Time |
| | Joan Antoni Moreno Pablo Graña Manuel Fontán Adrián Sieiro | Spain | 1:30.808 |
| | Aleksander Kitewski Tomasz Barniak Wiktor Głazunow Norman Zezula | Poland | 1:32.373 |
| | Vitaliy Vergeles Andrii Rybachok Dmytro Ianchuk Taras Mishchuk | Ukraine | 1:32.725 |
| 4 | David Koczkas Ádám Slihoczki Jonatán Hajdu David Hodovan | Hungary | 1:33.250 |
| 5 | Viktor Stepanov Timur Khaidarov Sergey Yemelyanov Timofey Yemelyanov | Kazakhstan | 1:34.235 |
| 6 | Moritz Adam Nico Pickert Conrad-Robin Scheibner Michael Müller | Germany | 1:36.050 |
| 7 | Ara Virabyan Vahe Davtyan Gevorg Pilosyan Norik Margaryan | Armenia | 1:44.269 |
| 8 | Arjun Singh Niraj Verma Ribason Singh Ningthoujam Gyaneshwor Singh Philem | India | 1:44.842 |
# 2016 European Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 61 kg

The men's freestyle 61 kg is a competition featured at the 2016 European Wrestling Championships, and was held in Riga, Latvia on March 10.

## Medalists

| Gold | Vladimer Khinchegashvili Georgia |
| Silver | Heorhi Kaliyeu Belarus |
| Bronze | Ivan Guidea Romania |
| Bronze | Haji Aliyev Azerbaijan |

## Results
### Legend

* F — Won by fall

### Top half
#### Section 1

| Round of 16 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Semifinals | Final | Final |
| | | Nurgun Skryabin (RUS) | 8 | | | | |
| | | Petro Beleichuk (UKR) | 9 | | | | |
| | | | | Petro Beleichuk (UKR) | 2 | | |
| | | | | Heorhi Kaliyeu (BLR) | 6 | | |
| | | Münir Recep Aktaş (TUR) | 3 | | | | |
| Ivan Guidea (ROM) | 1 | Heorhi Kaliyeu (BLR) | 4 | | | | |
| Heorhi Kaliyeu (BLR) | 4 | | | | | Heorhi Kaliyeu (BLR) | 1 |
| Sarunas Jurcys (LTU) | 0 | | | | | Vladimer Khinchegashvili (GEO) | 6 |
| Haji Aliyev (AZE) | 11 | Haji Aliyev (AZE) | 11 | | | | |
| Krzysztof Bieńkowski (POL) | 0 | Vladimir Dubov (BUL) | 0 | | | | |
| Vladimir Dubov (BUL) | 11 | | | Haji Aliyev (AZE) | 2 | | |
| Vladimer Khinchegashvili (GEO) | 10 | | | Vladimer Khinchegashvili (GEO) | 4 | | |
| Jasin Redjalari (MKD) | 0 | Vladimer Khinchegashvili (GEO) | 5 | | | | |
| Volodya Frangulyan (ARM) | 10 | Volodya Frangulyan (ARM) | 0 | | | | |
| Mihai Esanu (MDA) | 0 | | | | | | |

### Repechage

| Repechage round 2 | Repechage round 2 | Bronze medals | Bronze medals |
| Ivan Guidea (ROM) | 3 | Ivan Guidea (ROM) | 11 |
| Münir Recep Aktaş (TUR) | 2 | Petro Beleichuk (UKR) | 1 |
| Jasin Redjalari (MKD) | 8 | Volodya Frangulyan (ARM) | 0 |
| Volodya Frangulyan (ARM) | 17 | Haji Aliyev (AZE) | 7 |
# Holy League (1538)

The Holy League of 1538 was a short-lived alliance of Christian states arranged by Pope Paul III at the urging of the Republic of Venice.
In 1537 the Ottoman admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa, Pasha of Algiers, had captured the Venetian stronghold of Corfu and ravaged the coasts of Calabria. In the face of this threat Pope Paul succeeded in February 1538 in organizing the Holy League which consisted of the Papal States, the Republic of Venice, the Maltese Knights, the Spains and the Spanish ruled Naples and Sicily.
To confront Barbarossa and his roughly 120 galleys and fustas, the League assembled a fleet of 302 ships (162 galleys and 140 sailing ships) in September 1538 near Corfu. Its supreme commander was the Genoese admiral Andrea Doria, who was then in the service of Emperor Charles V.
The two fleets met on 28 September 1538 in the Battle of Preveza, and Barbarossa decisively defeated the numerically superior Christian alliance. Doria's leadership in the battle was less than vigorous and is widely believed to have been a major contributing cause to the League's defeat. His hesitation to bring his own ships into full action (he personally owned a number of them) and to sacrifice them for the good of Venice, the traditional rival of his home town of Genoa, are generally considered to explain his actions at Preveza.