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Siege of Const. (2nd)

1204 Thrakien Erstürmung

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

Storming and sacking of Constantinople by the Crusaders.

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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