BYZANTINE EMPIRE

BYZANTINE EMPIRE

Period: 300 to Jan 1, 1500

Emperor Constantine I Founded the Byzantine Capital

330

The Roman Empire had spread so qucikly, and had reached out to so many regions that the City of Rome, after the fall was not central enough for the empire. And so Constantine the Roman Empire at the time, created a large new city called Constantinople. Constantinople was built in 6 years. And of course was named after the emperor Constantine.

Justinian Becomes Emperor of the Byzantine

527

Eperor Justinian, also Known as Justinian the Great. Ruled from 527-565, and during his reign he had goals of bringing back the power of the Empire. He is known for partly "restorizing the Empire". He also had a very powerful general named Belisarius that helped to conquer civilization and improve the Empire.

General Belsarius Military Campaigns

533

General Belsarius was a general under the ruling of Justinian. He was an important leader of revamping and taking back the Mediterranean. During his Military Campaign he won many battles including the battle of Carthage. Which helped him win back a large amount of North Africa.

Hagia Sophia Completed

537

After 3 different attempts the Sophia was built. The Sophia was a large basillica for the Greek Orthodox church. Throughout the years, the sophia has changed and adapted to the adopting churches. The Sophia currently is a museum that a large amount of people every year come to see the grand architecture and designs.

Islamnic Conquests Parts of the Byzantine Territory

Jan 1, 700

During this period the Muslim people have increased their power. Their Jihads and expansion of there religion was begininnig to flourish. They had taken over current day Syria. The conflict between the two empires had lead to numerous border battles and wars for control of territories.

Emperor Basil II milittary conquests up to the year 1025

Jan 1, 1025

Basil II reigned from 976-1025. During his time as emperor he went through many hard times including civil wars. But he helped to stabilize the Byzantine Empire. He also pushed the expansion of the empire and helped to beat the Bulgarian, which helped him to get the name, "the Bulgar-slayer."

Great Schism

Jan 1, 1054

The Great Schism between the "East and West", was very large split between their Religious beliefs. Multiple wars between faiths lead to many deaths. An example of warriors that were part of the Schism are the Crusades. They fought to push the faith of Roman Catholic belief.

Emperor Alexios I and Pope Urban II

Jan 1, 1095

Emperor Alexios was the ruler from 1081-1118, and during his reign his family became the strongest and it was the peak of the Komnenian dynasty
Pope Urban II was the Pope from 1088-1099, he was one of greatest supporters of Gregioran Reforms, which dealt with integrity and independence of the clergy.

Fourth Crusade (attack on Constantinople)

Jan 1, 1204

The 4th Crusade was the end of all the Crusades. It was originally was meant to conquer Muslim control. Instead they invaded and fought the Orthodox Christians in the city of Constantinople. This invasion lead to one of the final acts during the great schism of the East and West.

End of the Byzantines

Jan 1, 1453

After the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire became the succesor. And after multiple invasions,and hundreds of years of ruling the Byzantine empire collapsed.