History of the Byzantines

Emperor Constantine I Founded the Byzantine Capital in 330 AD

330

emperor Constantine 1 founded the capital of Byzantine which was named Byzantium, but will later be renamed to Constantinople

Hagia Sophia Completed

532

The holy church was finished in 537. Under the direction of justnain I. It was one of byzantines most important buildings and. Great monument today.

Nika revolt (riots)

532

The Nike revolt took place against Justinian I. The riots took place for roughly a week in Constantinople. The most violent riots in Byzantine history resulting with about half the city being burned and tens of thousands of people being killed. Justinian I killed roughly 30,000 rioters. Exiled the senators that supported the riots and executed hyptiaus. He then rebuilt the city and the hagia Sophia after most of it was destroyed.

Belisarius military conquest

533

For his effort he was rewarded with the command of the sea and land expedition against the vandal he prevented supplies fro, being cut off. Belisarius defated them in 3 unsynchorinezd attacks. The romans were almost defated in the next battle but they had a chance to regroup which eventually led to them winning the battle.

Early Islamic military campaigns into Byzantine territory

669

the campaign in 669 demonstrated that there could possibly be a direct attack on Constantinople. it also let them know that they would to need to have a supplies place near the area. which would be near peninsula of Cyzicus on the southern shore of Marmara. where they now could prepare for the final attack on Constantinople

Emperor Basil II military conquests of Bulgaria

1014

While the Byzantines were under Basil the 2nd who was a successful general and experienced soldier they were starting to seize important areas and started to gain control over some towns and the Bulgarians just weren't enough to stop the yearly Byzantine campaigns which ended up hurting the country very badly

Great Schism

1054

the great Schism was the break in communication between what is now the Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches. in 1053 the Greek churches in Southern Italy were forced to either close or switch to Latin practices. there were also many other arguments between them. this has lasted since the 11th century

Emperor Alexios I contacts Pope Urban II for military help in Middle East

1095

Alexis small contacted the pope and then that's when the pope ordered the first cursuade fete giving an influential speech to Christians to reclaim the holy land. Also known as the Middle East. He gave multiple speeches and influenced people to help him in his righteous war.

Fourth Crusade (attack on Constantinople

1204

The cursaders has to wait for weather to clear then they ordered the second attack of Constantinople the cursader and Venetian forces started working together to defeat defenses and fortifications. Cursuader armies captured,looted and destroyed most of Constantinople. Which resulted in a territorial change Byzantine territories were divided up to crusaders.

Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks (official end to Byzantines)

1453

The fortified city was defeated by roughly 150 thousand men. Lead by sultan mehmed II. The Turks used a very large arsenal of weapons and artillery. From stones,javelins,arrows,cannons and many more. The Turks were also attempting to take over the sea while battles were being fought on land. A second attack by sultan mehmed II favorite troops known as janissaries the attack was successful and it was the end of the Byzantine empire.