Fall of the Byzantine Empire

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  • 565

    The begin of the Byzantine Empire

    The begin of the Byzantine Empire
    Justinian's reign begins. He reconquers parts of the fallen Western Empire (Africa and Italy, Spain). He codifies the Previous Roman Laws into one document. Constantinople is the most glorious city in europe, with 500,000 inhabitants. The Hagia Sofia is constructed. Justinian is the last emperor to use the title "Caesar".
  • Feb 1, 693

    Muslims attack Constantinople.

    Muslims attack Constantinople.
    Muslims attack Constantinople.
  • Feb 1, 726

    Icons are banned

    Icons are banned
    Emperor Leo III bans the use of Icons.
  • Feb 1, 800

    New Ruler

    New Ruler
    Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is crowned "Emperor of the Romans" by Pope Leo III in Rome. For the first time in 300 years, there is an emperor of the "East" and an emperor of the "West".
  • Feb 1, 843

    Icons are restored.

    Icons are restored.
    The use of Icons is restored.
  • Feb 12, 924

    Attack failed

    Attack failed
    Bulgars unsuccessfully attack Constantinople unsuccessfully.
  • Feb 1, 1071

    Defeat

    Defeat
    Defeat at Manzikert to the Seljuk Turks. Permanent loss of most of Asia Minor.
  • Feb 1, 1087

    Defeat

    Defeat
    Byzantines defeated in Thrace.
  • Feb 1, 1096

    Successful

    Successful
    Crusaders arrive at Constantinople. The Crusaders are successful, but eventually withdraw from cooperation with the Byzantines.
  • Feb 1, 1453

    1453

    1453
    Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. End of the Byzantine Empire.