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