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Fall of the Byzantine Empire

By KeriH
  • 565

    Height of Byzantine

    Height of Byzantine
    The empire had the most land. It also owned the most money. And had the highest population.
  • Jan 1, 690

    Loss of Afirca to Muslims

    Loss of Afirca to Muslims
    In 690 the Byzantine empire loss North Africa to Muslims. The muslims took over Northern Africa,
  • Jan 1, 693

    Musilms attack Constaninople

    Musilms attack Constaninople
    In 693 Musilms attacked Constaninople. Each spring the Arabs crossed the Marmara and assaulted Constantinople, withdrawing to Cyzicus for the winter.
  • Jan 1, 717

    A large Muslim force besiege Constantinople by land and sea. The attack is held off.

    A large Muslim force besiege Constantinople by land and sea. The attack is held off.
    In 717 Muslims surrounded Constantinople by land and sea. A large Muslim force besiege Constantinople. The attack is held off.
  • Feb 8, 726

    Emperor Leo III bans the use of Icons.

    Emperor Leo III bans the use of Icons.
    In 726 Emperor Leo lll bans the use of Icons. They believe icons led to idolatry. This was called theIconoclastic Controversy. Icons were banned until 1843.
  • Feb 10, 941

    Prince Igor of Kiev attacks Bithynia and later attacks Constantinople: The Byzantines destroys the Russian fleet.

    Prince Igor of Kiev attacks Bithynia and later attacks Constantinople: The Byzantines destroys the Russian fleet.
    In 941, Prince Igor of Kiev attacks Bithynia and later attacks Constantinople. The Byzantines destroys the Russian fleet.
  • May 15, 1055

    Loss of southern Italy to the Normans.

    Loss of southern Italy to the Normans.
    In 1055 the Byzantine Empire lost Southern Italy to the Normans.The Normans were the people who in the 10th and 11th centuries gave their name to Normandy, a region in France.
  • Sep 26, 1075

    Loss of Syria to Muslims.

    Loss of Syria to Muslims.
    In 1075 the Byzantine Empire loss Syria to the Muslims. The Muslims overtook Syria.
  • Feb 9, 1202

    Fourth Crusade is assembled at Venice.

    Fourth Crusade is assembled at Venice.
    In 1202 the Fourth Crusade was assembled at Venice. The Fourth Crusade was a Western Eurpean armed force. They were orginally wanted to conquer Muslim and control Jerusleam.
  • Feb 9, 1204

    Fourth Crusade captures Constantinople.

    Fourth Crusade captures Constantinople.
    Fourth Crusade captures Constantinople. The Latin Empire of Constantinople was formed. Also many Byzantine successor states were formed. The capture of Constantinople in 1204 was a huge blow. The Byzantine Empire never fully recovered.
  • Feb 9, 1453

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

    Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. End of the Byzantine Empire.
    Byzantine Empire finally fell in 1453. They lost Constantinople to the Ottomans. That was the final nail in the coffin fro the empire. Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans.