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Siege of Const. (2nd)

1204 Thrakien

The Taking of Constantinople

The Taking of Constantinople

Author: Palma Le Jeune (1544–1620)License:PD
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The inhabitants of Constantinople submit to the Crusaders pleading for their life

The inhabitants of Constantinople submit to the Crusaders pleading for their life

Author: Giuseppe Lorenzo Gatteri and Francesco ZanottoLicense:PD
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A Venetian merchant saves the family of the historian en:Niketas Choniates

A Venetian merchant saves the family of the historian en:Niketas Choniates

Author: Giuseppe Lorenzo Gatteri and Francesco ZanottoLicense:PD
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Přední strana kroniky Dobytí Konstantinopole od Geoffroie Villehardouina (Paříž, 1838, ed. Henri de Valenciennes)

Přední strana kroniky Dobytí Konstantinopole od Geoffroie Villehardouina (Paříž, 1838, ed. Henri de Valenciennes)

Author: Publisher : J. Renouard (Paris)License:PD
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ConquestOf Constantinople By The Crusaders In 1204

ConquestOf Constantinople By The Crusaders In 1204

Author: Loyset LiédetLicense:PD
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Crusaders arrive at Constantinople

Crusaders arrive at Constantinople

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Representation of Constantinople with the Palaiologan-era flag of the Byzantine Empire

Representation of Constantinople with the Palaiologan-era flag of the Byzantine Empire

Author: Unknown 14th-century artistLicense:PD
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Attack of the Crusaders on Constantinople

Attack of the Crusaders on Constantinople

Author: UnknownLicense:PD
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Left: Miniature of Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople, 12th century. Vatican Library. Right: Engraving of The Arrival of the Crusaders at Constantinople in 1204, 19th century. — End of the “corpus” and beginning of the “Documents” section in the book “拜占庭:燦爛的黃金時代” (lit. ‘Byzantium: Splendid Golden Age’, pp. 128–129), “Voyage d’exploration” series (vol. 72). Taiwan (traditional Chinese) edition translated from the French Tout l’or de Byzance by Michel Kaplan, collection « Découvertes Gallimard / Histoire » (nº 104).

Left: Miniature of Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople, 12th century. Vatican Library. Right: Engraving of The Arrival of the Crusaders at Constantinople in 1204, 19th century. — End of the “corpus” and beginning of the “Documents” section in the book “拜占庭:燦爛的黃金時代” (lit. ‘Byzantium: Splendid Golden Age’, pp. 128–129), “Voyage d’exploration” series (vol. 72). Taiwan (traditional Chinese) edition translated from the French Tout l’or de Byzance by Michel Kaplan, collection « Découvertes Gallimard / Histoire » (nº 104).

Author: Uriel1022License:PD
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A detail from The Surrender of Constantinople by Tintoretto. In the doge's palace, Venice

A detail from The Surrender of Constantinople by Tintoretto. In the doge's palace, Venice

Author: Gaius CorneliusLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Siege of Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade?

Cutting off hands?

Siege of Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade? Cutting off hands?

Author: sailkoLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Gustave dore crusades entry of the crusaders into constantinople

Gustave dore crusades entry of the crusaders into constantinople

Author: UnknownLicense:PD
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Siège de Constantinople (1204)

Siège de Constantinople (1204)

Author: AnonymousUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Prise de Constantinople par les Croisés[1]

Alternative title(s):  Prise de Constantinople par les Croisés (12 Avril 1204), dit aussi Entrée de S Croisés à Constatinople[2]

Prise de Constantinople par les Croisés[1] Alternative title(s): Prise de Constantinople par les Croisés (12 Avril 1204), dit aussi Entrée de S Croisés à Constatinople[2]

Author: Eugène DelacroixLicense:PD
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Maurzoufle siezig the young Alexis, 1204

Maurzoufle siezig the young Alexis, 1204

Author: Gustave DoréLicense:PD
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The Capture of Constantinople in 1204, oil painting by Tintoretto.

The Capture of Constantinople in 1204, oil painting by Tintoretto.

Author: Jacopo TintorettoLicense:PD
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Crusaders arrive at Constantinople

Crusaders arrive at Constantinople

Author: anonymous cca 1330License:PD
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Захват Константинополя

Захват Константинополя

Author: Делакруа ЭженLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

The sack of Constantinople occurred in April 1204 and marked the culmination of the Fourth Crusade. Crusaders sacked and destroyed most of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. After the capture of the city, the Latin Empire was established and Baldwin IX of Flanders crowned emperor in Hagia Sophia.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Crusader victory.

Crusaders & Venice

  • Commander: Enrico Dandolo
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: Moderat

Byzantine Empire

  • Commander: Alexios V.
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: Enorm

Strategic Context

Retaliation after the overthrow of the pro-Latin emperor.

Conflict / War

Fourth Crusade

Crusader victory.
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