Episode 2 of 2
Ottoman Ultimatum
- When
- March 1570
- Where
- Venice
An Ottoman envoy delivered a demand for Cyprus's cession to Venice.
In March 1570, an Ottoman envoy was sent to Venice bearing an ultimatum that demanded the immediate cession of Cyprus. This diplomatic move followed earlier warnings and preparations that had convinced Venetian authorities war was imminent.
Sources
- Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–1573) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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