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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Collection of facts about the Cretan War

This post is a collection of facts about the Cretan War (1645-1669). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Ottoman Empire vs. Republic of Venice
• Conflict over the island of Crete
• Previously Venice's largest overseas possession
• Crete was conquered by the Ottoman Empire
• Venice attempted a naval blockade on Crete
• Siege of Candia (1648-1669)
• Peace treaty signed after the surrender of Candia
• Crete controlled by Ottoman Empire until 1897