Cretan State: Map & History
The Cretan State was an autonomous state governing the island of Crete from 1898 to 1913, under de jure suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire but with de facto independence secured by European Great Powers.
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The Cretan State was an autonomous state governing the island of Crete from 1898 to 1913, under de jure suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire but with de facto independence secured by European Great Powers. In 1897, the Cretan Revolt led the Ottoman Empire to declare war on Greece, which led the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia to intervene on the grounds that the Ottoman Empire could no longer maintain control. The Cretan State was the prelude to the island's final annexation to the Kingdom of Greece, which occurred de facto in 1908 and de jure in 1913 after the First Balkan War.
Cretan State in Depth
History
The island of Crete, an Ottoman possession since the end of the Cretan War (1645–1669), was inhabited by a mostly Greek-speaking population, whose majority was Christian. During and after the Greek War of Independence, the Christians of the island rebelled several times against external Ottoman rule, pursuing union with Greece, which became known as the "Cretan Question". These were brutally subdued but secured some concessions from the Ottoman government under the pressure of European public opinion. In 1878, the Pact of Halepa established the island as an autonomous state under Ottoman suzerainty until the Ottomans reneged on that agreement in 1889.
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Cretan State: Key Facts
| Capital | Chania |
|---|---|
| Official language | Greek |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Dissolved | 1913 |
Preceded by
- Crete vilayet
Facts from Wikidata Q72785 (CC0).
Cretan State Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Cretan State appears, with the other states of the time.
Cretan State Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 5,499 km² in 1906 CE.
Cretan State: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Cretan State exist?
Cretan State is dated to 1898 CE – 1907 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Cretan State?
The capital of Cretan State was Chania.
How large was Cretan State at its peak?
At its peak in 1906 Cretan State covered about 5,499 km².
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