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330
The Rise and Fall of The Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire Begins -
395
Splitting of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire divides in half, with the Eastern Roman Empire based in Constantinople and the Western Roman Empire based in Rome/Ravenna. -
476
The Western Empire Falls
The Western Empire Falls: The Eastern Empire survives and now is labeled as the Byzantine Empire. -
Jan 4, 690
Another Attack
Loss of North Africa to Muslims. -
Jan 5, 693
The Attack
Muslims attack Constantinople. -
Jan 6, 726
Icon Ban
Emperor Leo III bans the use of Icons. -
Jan 7, 800
King of Franks
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 7, 843
Icon Restored
The use of Icons is restored -
Feb 12, 1204
1204
Fourth Crusade captures Constantinople. The Latin Empire of Constantinople is formed as well as many Byzantine successor states. The capture of Constantinople in 1204 was a blow from which the Byzantines never fully recovered. -
Jan 3, 1453
Fall of The Byzentine Empire
Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. End of the Byzantine Empire.
