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Name: Cyprus (Kingdom of England)

Type: Polity

Start: 1191 AD

End: 1191 AD

Nation: cyprus

Parent: england

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This article is about the specific polity Cyprus (Kingdom of England) and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Richard I of England conquered Cyprus from Isaac Komnenos in 1191, during the Third Crusade. It was subsequently acquired, in 1192, by Guy of Lusignan and became a stable feudal kingdom.

Establishment

  • 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.

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    1. English Conquest of Cyprus

    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.

  • 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.

    • Disestablishment

  • January 1192: The island of Cyprus is sold to the master of Knights Templar.

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