Episode 4 of 4
Cyprus Convention
- When
- 4 June 1878
- Where
- Cyprus
The Cyprus Convention was signed on 4 June 1878, granting Britain administrative control of Cyprus.
The Cyprus Convention of 4 June 1878 was a secret agreement between the United Kingdom and the Ottoman Empire. It granted administrative control of Cyprus to Britain in exchange for British support at the Congress of Berlin. The Sultan consented to assign the island to be occupied and administered by England.
Sources
- Cyprus Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-13
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