19th Century
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1821 | The Cypriots sided with Greece in a revolt against Turkish rule. The island's leading churchmen and notables were executed as punishment. 20,000 Christians fled the island. | |
| 1869 | The Suez Canal opened. | |
| 1878 | 12 July | British occupation began. The British took over the administration of the island, by mutual agreement, in order to protect their sea route to India via the Suez Canal. In exchange, Britain agreed to help Turkey against future Russian attacks. |
| 22 July | Sir Garnet Joseph Wolseley became Crown commissioner. | |
| 1879 | Sir Robert Biddulph became Crown commissioner. | |
| 1886 | Sir Henry Ernest Bulwer became Crown commissioner. | |
| 1892 | Sir Walter Sendall became Crown commissioner. | |
| 1898 | Sir William Frederick Haynes Smith became Crown commissioner. |
Read more about this topic: Timeline Of Cypriot History