Peace treaty ends the Greco-Ottoman War

Background. The war was fought between the Kingdom of Greece and the Ottoman Empire. Its immediate cause involved the status of Crete, where Greek-majority populations desired union with Greece. Inter-communal violence broke out in January 1897, leading to military engagement. A ceasefire went into effect on 20 May 1897, setting the stage for diplomatic negotiations that culminated in the peace treaty signed in September.

Signatories. The peace treaty was signed between the two sides, representing the Kingdom of Greece and the Ottoman Empire. While specific individual negotiators are not named in the supplied passages, the agreement formally ended the conflict. The Ottoman Empire, historically known as the Turkish Empire, had its capital at Constantinople, though the passages do not state where the treaty itself was signed.

Aftermath. Despite the peace treaty, the situation on Crete remained unstable. The uprising continued until November 1898, when Great Powers evicted Ottoman forces to establish an autonomous Cretan State under Ottoman suzerainty. This state was officially founded in December 1898, with Prince George of Greece and Denmark as its first High Commissioner, surviving until 1913.