12th Century
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1185 | Cyprus became an independent Empire under Isaak Comnenus. | |
| 1192 | Isaak Comnenus ended his reign. | |
| Richard I of England captured Cyprus on his way to Acre. The island was sold to the Templar Order, who in turn sold it to Guy of Lusignan. | ||
| Guy of Lusignan and his descendants began to rule Cyprus as an independent kingdom. | ||
| 1193 | Altheides of Cyprus, the traveling philosopher, was born. |
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