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330
Roman Empire gains new capital
Constantine founds a new capital of the Roman Empire on the existing site of the ancient Greek city Byzantium. Byzantium was renamed Constantinople and it becomes the capital of Byzantine Empire -
476
Western Empire falls
The Western Empire falls and Eastern Empire survives. The Eastern empire is labled as the Byzantine Empire. -
526
Justinian's reign begins
Justinian reconquers parts of the fallen Western Empire. He confides the Previous Roman Laws into one document. Constaninople now has 500,000 inhabitants and is the most glorious city in Europe. -
Nov 6, 610
Heraculius becomes emperor
Heraculius becomes emperor. Temperary possesion of Mesopotamia. The theme system is installed and the Empire's language changes to Greek. -
Nov 6, 721
Regain control from Muslims
Regain control of Asia Minor from the Muslims -
Nov 6, 726
Emperor Leo III bans icons
Emperor Leo III bans the use of icons. Icons are generally a flat panel painting depicting Jesus, Mary, saints, and angels. -
Nov 6, 1071
Defeat
Defeat at Manzikert to the Seljuk Turks. Permanent loss of most of Asia Minor -
Nov 6, 1179
Defeat by Sultanate of Rum at Myriokephalon
Byzantine Army is defeated by the Sultanate of Rum at Myriokephalon. Hopes of regaining Asia Minor are lost. -
Nov 6, 1204
Fourth Crusade caputures Constantinople
The fourth crusade captures constantinople. The Latin Empire of Constantinople is formed as well as many Byzantine succesor states. The Capture of Constantinople in 1204 was a blow from which the Byzantines never fully recovered. -
Nov 6, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. End of the Byzantine Empire. -
Muslims attack Constantinople
Muslims attack Constantinople -
Charlemagne, king of Franks is crowned "Emperor of the Romans"
Charlemagne, king of Franks is crowned "Emperor of the Romans". For the first time in three hundred years there is an emperor of the "East" and an emperor of the "West". -
Icons
The use of Icons is restored -
Basil II
Basil II becomes Emperor -
Empire Splits
Roman empire divides in half, with the Eastern Roman Empire based in constantinople and the Western Roman Empire based in Rome/Ravenna
