Ottoman Empire - Ottomans decided to conquer Venetian Cyprus

Time: Wednesday Jul 22, 1570

Place: Cyprus

Details: The Ottomans decided to conquer Venetian Cyprus and on 22 July 1570, Nicosia was besieged; 50,000 Christians died, and 180,000 were enslaved.

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