Venetian dominion, where it took on board supplies and unloaded part of the treasure there. The Ottomans, already enraged at the loss of the ships, considered this act a breach of Venetian neutrality, and soon declared war on the Republic. The capture of "Sultan's wife and son" was widely publicized throughout Europe. Sünbül Agha was killed in the battle, and the woman reportedly died of stress or fright during the battle or soon thereafter (some sources give her date of death as January 6, 1646). The boy was raised on Malta for several years and eventually sent to a monastery, where he became known as "Father Ottoman" or "Padre Ottomano". Ships involved Knights of Malta "Capitana" of Boisbaudran. San Lorenzo. Santa Maria. Vittoria. San Giuseppe. San Giovanni. Ottomans A galleon – captured, and later wrecked. A smaller ship – captured. Several other ships. References Sources Conflicts in 1644 17th century in Greece 1640s in the Ottoman Empire 1644 in Europe 1644 1644