Byzantine Timeline

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  • 330

    Emperor Constantine

    Emperor Constantine
    Emperor Constantine rebuilt the greek city of Byznatine and renamed it constantinople.He built a system of elaberate walls around the city by the sea and on land. His dream was to regain the land they lost centuries ago.
  • 527

    Emperor Justinian

    Emperor Justinian
    Emperor Justinian made the Justinian code which was a massive collection of laws. He ruled as an autocrat. He had many succesful military battles. He revived alot of roman land by reconquering the land.
  • Period: 533 to 545

    General Belisarius

    He was a general for the Byzantine empire. He was a very succesful general by war standards. He also had a common goal which was to regain lost land.
  • 537

    Hagia Sophia

    Hagia Sophia
    The Hagia Sophia was built in 532 AD. It was attacked many times and rebuilt. The top has a domed shaped top. Its interior is decerated with caligraphy.
  • Period: Oct 6, 600 to Oct 6, 700

    Islamic Conquest

    This is when the islamics attacked and took over Byzantine territory. Which made the Byzantine empire to slowly decline.
  • Oct 6, 1025

    Emperor Basil

    Emperor Basil
    Emperor Basil II was remembered for his military conquests. He was also remembered as the Bulgar slayer. His early years of reign was full of cival war. He brought wealth and military power to the Constantinople.
  • Oct 6, 1054

    Great Schism

    Great Schism
    The Great Schism was the split of eastern and western christianity.The Byzantine church was known as Eastern church or Orthodox church. The Western church was known as Roman Catholic church.
  • Oct 6, 1095

    Emperor Alexios and Pope Urban II

    Emperor Alexios and Pope Urban II
    Pope urban was one of the people to oreder the First Crusade. During Emperor Alexios's rule the komnennian family came to full power.
  • Oct 6, 1204

    Fourth Crusade

    Fourth Crusade
    During the fourth crusade the enemy's of Constantinople attacked the walls with canons. The enemy put their ships on land and then back into the harbor. The officers of Constantinople did not flee but fought to the death.
  • Oct 6, 1453

    End of the Byzentines

    End of the Byzentines
    The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantines.The Byzanties ruled for centuries standing as a roman civilization. After it rule was over it influenced other parts of the world around Uerope.