1648–1669 siege of the Cretan War. It began on 1 May 1648 in what is now Greece and lasted until 27 September 1669 (about 21 years). The setting was Heraklion. It was part of the Cretan War of 1645-1669. Those involved included the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of Venice, Knights Hospitaller and the Kingdom of France.
Before and after
- from 1648 to 1657Khmelnytsky Uprising
- from 1648 to 1653Fronde
- 6 April 1648Construction of Red Fort
- from 29 April 1648 to 16 May 1648Battle of Zhovti Vody
- from 1 May 1648 to 27 September 1669Siege of Candia
- 26 May 1648Battle of Korsuń
- from 12 July 1648 to 15 August 1648Recapture of Angola
- 24 October 1648Peace of Westphalia
- 1650Founding of Dartmouth
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The era
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