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Feb 3, 1075
Syria recaptured
Syria is reclaimed by the Muslims -
Feb 3, 1095
Alexius appeals to Urban II
Alexius appeals to Urban II at Council of Piacenza for help against the Turks. The First Crusade is proclaimed at Council of Clermont. -
Feb 3, 1096
Crusaders invade Constantinople
Crusaders arrive at Constantinople. The Crusaders are successful, but eventually withdraw from cooperation with the Byzantines. -
Feb 3, 1204
Fourth Crusade
1204: Fourth Crusade captures Constantinople. The Latin Empire of Constantinople is formed as well as many Byzantine successor states. The capture of Constantinople in 1204 was a blow from which the Byzantines never fully recovered. -
Basil II captures Syria
995: Basil II reconquers Syria from the Muslims. Reclaiming land for the Byzantine Empire. -
Basil II captures Greece
Basil II recaptures Greece from the Bulgars, expanding the empire