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In which conflict did Fernando achieve early distinction?

  • Battle of Lepanto

  • Siege of Malta

  • Conquest of Tunis

  • War of the League of Cognac

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The Conquest of Tunis in 1535 marked Fernando's initial rise to prominence. Under the command of the renowned Genoese admiral Andrea Doria, Fernando played a pivotal role in this decisive victory against the formidable Ottoman forces, capturing the city of Tunis and liberating thousands of Christian slaves held captive by the Ottoman Empire.
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