Fall of the Byzantine Empire

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  • The begin of the Byzantine Empire
    565

    The begin of the Byzantine Empire

    Justinian's reign begins. He reconquers parts of the fallen Western Empire (Africa and Italy, Spain). He codifies the Previous Roman Laws into one document. Constantinople is the most glorious city in europe, with 500,000 inhabitants. The Hagia Sofia is constructed. Justinian is the last emperor to use the title "Caesar".
  • Muslims attack Constantinople.
    Feb 1, 693

    Muslims attack Constantinople.

    Muslims attack Constantinople.
  • Icons are banned
    Feb 1, 726

    Icons are banned

    Emperor Leo III bans the use of Icons.
  • New Ruler
    Feb 1, 800

    New Ruler

    Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is crowned "Emperor of the Romans" by Pope Leo III in Rome. For the first time in 300 years, there is an emperor of the "East" and an emperor of the "West".
  • Icons are restored.
    Feb 1, 843

    Icons are restored.

    The use of Icons is restored.
  • Attack failed
    Feb 12, 924

    Attack failed

    Bulgars unsuccessfully attack Constantinople unsuccessfully.
  • Defeat
    Feb 1, 1071

    Defeat

    Defeat at Manzikert to the Seljuk Turks. Permanent loss of most of Asia Minor.
  • Defeat
    Feb 1, 1087

    Defeat

    Byzantines defeated in Thrace.
  • Successful
    Feb 1, 1096

    Successful

    Crusaders arrive at Constantinople. The Crusaders are successful, but eventually withdraw from cooperation with the Byzantines.
  • 1453
    Feb 1, 1453

    1453

    Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. End of the Byzantine Empire.