Which island did Raynald launch a raid on in 1156?
Cyprus
Sicily
Crete
Malta
Answer
In 1156, Raynald launched a raid on Cyprus. The island was then ruled by the Byzantine Empire, and Raynald's attack was part of a larger Norman campaign against the Byzantines. The Normans were successful in capturing Cyprus, and they held the island for several years before it was eventually recaptured by the Byzantines.
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