Historical eventMarch 141489

Catherine Cornaro

Catherine Cornaro (pictured), Queen of Cyprus, was forced to abdicate and sell the administration of the island to the Republic of Venice.

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When
Saturday, March 14 1489537 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
15th century · 1480s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1489.

What happened

Catherine Cornaro (pictured), Queen of Cyprus, was forced to abdicate and sell the administration of the island to the Republic of Venice.

March 14 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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When did Catherine Cornaro happen?

March 14 1489 — 537 years ago, on a Saturday.

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