OVERVIEW:
The Ottoman-Venetian War of 1570 -1573 was one of many Ottoman-Venetian Wars of the era. This fourth battle was fought between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice. This war was also known as the War of Cyprus.
Ottoman's Invasion of Cyprus:
The Ottoman-Venetian War of 1570 began when the Ottomans attacked the island of Cyprus. This island was governed by the Venetians. The Ottoman army was superior to the Venetian army therefore all but one state succumbed into the Ottoman’s control.
The Ottoman-Venetian War of 1570 -1573 was one of many Ottoman-Venetian Wars of the era. This fourth battle was fought between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice. This war was also known as the War of Cyprus.
Ottoman's Invasion of Cyprus:
The Ottoman-Venetian War of 1570 began when the Ottomans attacked the island of Cyprus. This island was governed by the Venetians. The Ottoman army was superior to the Venetian army therefore all but one state succumbed into the Ottoman’s control.
The Battle of Lepando:
In 1571, the Venetians with an amalgamated Christian fleet destroyed the Ottoman’s navel fleet. This Venetian victory was of a short duration. The Ottomans regained their forces very quickly and forced Venice to surrender and negotiate a peace settlement.
Peace settlement:
On March 7, 1573, a treaty was signed stating that Cyprus was an Ottoman province. The Ottomans and the Venetians were now at peace but for how long.
Other Ottoman-Venetian Wars
The first Ottoman-Venetian War (1463-1479)
The second Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503)
The third Ottoman-Venetian War (1537-1540)
The fifth Ottoman–Venetian War also known as Cretan War (1645–1669)
The sixth Ottoman–Venetian War also known as Morean War (1684–1699)
The last Ottoman–Venetian War (1714–1718)
Ottoman Empire around 1680
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