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Name: English Conquest of Cyprus

Type: Event

Start: 1191 AD

End: 1192 AD

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Was an invasion led by Richard I of England against the Domain of Cyprus, a breakaway state from the Byzantine Empire ruled by Isaac Doukas Komnenos.

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  • May 1191: English king Richard's fleet arrived in the port of Lemesos on Cyprus. He ordered Isaac to release the prisoners and treasure. Isaac refused, so Richard landed his troops and took Limassol.
  • June 1191: Richard's troops, led by Guy de Lusignan, conquered the whole of Cyprus island.
  • January 1192: The island of Cyprus is sold to the master of Knights Templar.

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