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330
Constantinople is founded
Constantine The Great (Constantine I) founds Constantinople, which becomes the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. -
476
Western Roman Empire Falls
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Period: Apr 1, 674 to Apr 1, 678
First Siege of Constantinople
The Arabs attack Constantinople for the first time, and are unsuccessful. -
Period: Apr 1, 717 to Apr 1, 718
Second Siege of Constantinople
The Arabs attack again, and are held off once more. -
Jan 1, 1204
Fourth Crusade: Constantinople is Captured by Latin States
The Orthodox Christian Byzantines are overthrown by Catholic Christian Crusaders, and Constantinople becomes a Catholic state. -
Jul 1, 1261
Constantinople Recaptured by Nicaea
The Byzantine State of Nicaea recaptures Constantinople -
Apr 6, 1453
Siege Starts
The Turks begin their siege on Constantinople. Their siege force contains cannons, between 200,000 and 300,000 troops, and almost 200 warships, compared to the Byzantine forces of between 7,000-10,000 troops and 26 warships. -
May 26, 1453
Constantinople Falls
The city is overrun, leading to a decisive victory for the Turks.
