The Byzantine Empire Tim Tuchek

Emperor Constaintine I Founded the Byzantine Capital

330

The capital city of the Byzantines empire was named Constaintine inn 330AD. Named after their emperor Constantine I. This city was the largest and richest city in the ancient world. It was a major cross roads for major civilations. They strived in advancement in Christanity. During the down fall of the Byzantine empire. It was reduced to this city alone. The city fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453

The Nika Revolt

532

The Nika Revolt or Revolution was caused by rivialy between two charit racing teams. The Blues and the Greens. The Nika Revolt was in the city of Constantinople. At this age charit racing was a major sport. Also another cause to this was certain pollycies that the goverment had that didn't appeal the the citizens very well. This revolt lasted for a week. Killed thousands of people. And almost through the goverment.

Genral Belisarius Militay Campains

532

Genral Belisarius was a war genral and had complete control over the Byzantine Military. One of his first major battles was in 532. He deleted the uprising in Constantinople. He also defeated and made peace with Persia in 533. He went against the Ostrogoths in Italy and defeated them. His battles span from 532-547AD

Hagie Sophia Completed

537

Completed in 537 after many reconstructions. The Hagie Sophia served as the Orthodox Cathedel and the seat of the Patriach of Constantinople. It was converted to Roman Chathlic between 1204-1261AD due to crusaders. Today the building is a musem open to the public.

Early Islamic Military Campiains

Oct 3, 780

Early Islamic Military conquests start when The Prophet Muhammad made a new polity in the Arabian peninsula. They started to expand their military into Byzantine Territory. The clashes between the Islamic state and the Byzantine Empire began. The Islamic state conquers the Sassand Empire in the Middle East. The conflict between the Islamic State and Byzantine goes on for many century's.

Emperor Basil II military conquests into Bulgaira

Oct 3, 970

The fight between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgairan Empire over land disputes over the Balkin Peninsula. Over many battles like the battle of Kleidon the Byzantine Empire came out on top. This battle was one of the major deafets by the Bulgairans. This battle was lead by Emperor Basil II. This battle leads up to the total deafet of Bulgaire to the Byzantine Emporer by Emperor Basil II. This war ends in 1018

The Great Schism

Oct 3, 1054

The great western Schism was the break of communication between the Eastern Orthodox and the Chathlic Church. This no communication lasted until the 11th century, over source of holy sprit and other issues. Another spilt between the church was also called the Great Schism. The Eastern Roman Church spilt from the Byzantine church. They spilt over religious issues,

Pope Urban aides Emperor Alexios for Military help in the Middle East

Oct 3, 1096

November 27th, 1095 Pope Urban makes one of the most influential speeches of the Middle Ages. He called for war on Muslims and to recapture the Holy land form Muslims. Over 60,000 men awnser the call of the Pope. Urban makes the call on Jerusalem and aides Emperor Alexios in talking the city and many more in the Middle East. The Pope and Alexios won the first crusade in 1099

Fourth Crusade

Oct 3, 1204

The fourth crusade started when Pope Incoent the thrid sent and invasion force to conquer Jerusalem to recapture the holy land. Which was controlled by Muslims at that time. The shoulders that were sent, were known as crusaders. Most of the Popes army were military and financial supported by the Byzantine prince Alexios Angleos. Together they fought to together in Jerusalem and went on to defeat Constantinople. They succeeded. The city of Constantinople fell in 1204

Fall of Constantinople to Ottoman Turks

Oct 3, 1453

The Islamic Armies of the Ottoman Empire lead by Memhed the Conquer. Wanted to capture and retake Constaninople for the Islamic State. The siege on the city lasted 53 days. The after turned in favor to the Ottoman Turks and they won. This Seige marked the end of the Byzantine Empire. And is a key role in ending the Middle Ages.