23 Aug 1217
Andrew and his troops embarked on 23 August 1217, in Spalato. They landed on 9 October on Cyprus from where they sailed to Acre and joined John of Brienne, ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Hugh I of Cyprus, and Prince Bohemund IV of Antioch to fight against the Ayyubids in Syria.
In Jerusalem, the walls and fortifications were demolished to prevent the Christians from being able to defend the city, if they did manage reach it and take it....
Cyprus Events
| 1217 Aug 23 |
Andrew And His Troops Embark Towards Cyprus
Andrew and his troops embarked on 23 August 1217, in Spalato. They landed on 9 October on Cyprus from where they sailed to Acre and joined John of Brienne, ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusal...
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| 2008 Jan 1 |
Cyprus And Malta Adopt The Euro
The Cypriot economy is prosperous and has diversified in recent years. According to the latest IMF estimates, its per capita GDP (adjusted for purchasing power) is, at $28,381, just above...
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