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Siege of Const. (1st)
1203 • Thrakien Belagerung

Topographical map of Constantinople during the Byzantine period.
Author: CplakidasLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0

First Siege of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1203
Author: Giuseppe Lorenzo Gatteri and Francesco ZanottoLicense:PD

L'arrivée des croisés devant Constantinople (1203). BnF, Département des manuscrits, Français 12203, f. 78v.
Author: AnonymousUnknown authorLicense:PD

Miniature: siege of Constantinople, 1203
Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD

Siège de Constantinople (1203).
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Siege of Constantinople (1203)
Author: anonym 1396License:PD
Historical Overview
First assault on Constantinople to install Alexios IV.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Crusader victory.
Crusaders & Venice
- Commander: Enrico Dandolo
- Strength: ca. 20.000
- Casualties: Gering
Byzantine Empire
- Commander: Alexios III.
- Strength: ca. 15.000
- Casualties: Moderat
Strategic Context
Interference in Byzantine dynastic struggles.
Conflict / War
Fourth Crusade
Crusader victory.
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