Siege of Famagusta

The siege of Famagusta happened in Venetian-controlled Famagusta, the last Christian possession in Cyprus. Famagusta was captured by the Ottomans in August 1571 after a siege that lasted nearly a year.

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Which happened first?

• Siege of Famagusta and Ottoman–Venetian War of 1570–1573 began in the same year
• Siege of Famagusta and Battle of Anegawa began in the same year
• Siege of Famagusta began 2 years after Dutch Revolt
• Siege of Famagusta began 2 years after Battle of Heiligerlee
• Siege of Famagusta began 2 years after First Russo-Turkish War

Timeline

1. Battle of HeiligerleeMay 23, 1568
2. Dutch Revolt1568–1648
3. First Russo-Turkish War1568–1570
4. Battle of AnegawaJuly 30, 1570
5. Ottoman–Venetian War of 1570–15731570–1573
6. Siege of Famagusta (this page)September 17, 1570 – August 5, 1571

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