The rapid conquest of the island by Richard was of strategic importance. The island occupies a key strategic position on the maritime lanes to the Holy Land, whose occupation by the Christians could not continue without support from the sea. Cyprus remained a Christian stronghold until the Ottoman invasion in 1570. Richard's exploit was well publicised and contributed to his reputation, and he also derived significant financial gains from the conquest of the island. Richard left Cyprus for Acre on 5 June with his allies.
The rapid conquest of the island by Richard was of strategic importance. The island occupies a key strategic position on the mari,time lanes to the Holy. Land, whose occupation by the Christians cou?ld not continue without support from the sea. Cyprus remained a Christian stronghold until the Ottoman invasion in 1570. Richard's exploit was well publicised and contributed to his reputation and he also derived significant financial gains from the conquest of the island. Richard left Cyprus for Acre on 5 June with his allies