 For his success Rivera was promoted to Admiral by King Philip III, who also rewarded him with the habit of the Order of Santiago.The soldiers and sailors of the fleet were also recognized by the Duke of Osuna.Some time later the Spanish playwright and poet Don Luís Vélez de Guevara wrote the comedy ""El asombro de Turquía y valiente toledano"" ("the wonder of Turkey and the courageous Toledoan") to commemorate the battle.