10 Events in Constantinople History

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  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to Dec 31, 1450

    Timeline of Constantinople

    10 events of importants in Constantinople's history
  • Jul 1, 627

    Siege of Constantinople

    In 627 Constantinople was attacked by the Avars
  • Apr 5, 1090

    Emperor Alexius I annihilates Pecheneg army

    Emperor Alexius I with the aid of the Kipchaks annihilates the Pecheneg army
  • Mar 5, 1182

    Massacre of the Latins

    All Latin inhabitants of Constantinople massacred
  • Jan 28, 1204

    Alexius IV is overthrown

    The populace rebels and overthrows Alexius IV
  • Jan 15, 1261

    Siege of Constantinople (1261)

    Constantinople is recaptured by the Greeks
  • Nov 22, 1345

    The Walls of Constantinople rebuilt

    The entire length of the walls was repaired and strengthened
  • May 15, 1347

    The Black Death reaches Constantinople

    The Plague spreads to Constantinople
  • May 29, 1453

    Fall of Constantinople

    Constantinople falls

  • Tarasius crowned as emperor

    St. Tarasius crowned as emperor Nicephorus

  • Population reaches 800,000

    The population reaches between 500,000 and 800,000