Historical Events tagged with "lord salisbury"
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Cyprus Convention Transfers Control to Britain
The Cyprus Convention was a significant agreement made between the Ottoman Empire and the United Kingdom, marking a crucial shift in control of the island of Cyprus. Negotiated during the Russo-Turkish War, the convention allowed the UK to administer Cyprus, effectively ceding control while the Ottoman Empire retained nominal sovereignty. This arrangement was influenced by the strategic interests of Britain in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly concerning trade routes and military bases. The agreement laid the foundation for British colonial administration in Cyprus, altering the political landscape of the region.
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