ottoman empire conquers Constantinople, end of byzantine empire

By michelabutler
  • ottaman empire decide to invade
    Apr 6, 1453

    ottaman empire decide to invade

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_ConstantinopleThe ottoman decide they want to invade the city of Constantinople. They wanted this to be the capital and to end the Bryzantine Empire.
  • Period: Apr 6, 1453 to May 29, 1453

    otoman empire conquers constantinople, end of bryzantine empire

  • strenghthened the army
    Apr 10, 1453

    strenghthened the army

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_ConstantinopleThe Ottoman Empire's army was very strong and confident. 126 ships,75 large rowing boats, and 20 horse-transports. and about 50,000-80,000 men with powerful canons.
  • Final assault
    May 26, 1453

    Final assault

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_ConstantinopleThe council decides to start the war of the city constantinople.
    The bryzantine Empire prays to God for protection. Many cermonies were held. After 36 hours The ottoman empire decides to attack first. The bryzantine empire were not trained as well.
  • invasion of Constantinople
    May 29, 1453

    invasion of Constantinople

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_ConstantinopleAfter 53 days the Ottoman Empire conquers Constantinople and which aslo ends the Bryzantine Empire. Constantinople was the capital of the Bryzantine Empire.