Capture of Constantinople
The conquest and sack of Constantinople, an event at which Dandolo was present and in which he played a directing role
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1204 in Italy
Explore 13 historical events and records for Italy in 1204.
Historical records for Italy in 1204
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Rule of Byzantine Empire
The Catholic Crusaders take permanent control of the Eastern Orthodox capital of Constantinople (or Byzantium) and established a Catholic state, the Latin Empire, the Byzantine Empire is never again as powerful
Siege of Constantinople
The conquest and sack of Constantinople, an event at which Dandolo was present and in which he played a directing role
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Zara
Crusaders are excommunicated for killing Christians during the capture of Zara
Excommunication
Crusaders are excommunicated for killing Christians during the capture of Zara
Holy Spirit Hospital
Founds the Holy Spirit Hospital in Rome
Mobilization
Contracts to supply ships for 30,000 men, although only 10,000 volunteer
Patriarch
Appointed Patriarch of Constantinople
Patriarch
Appointed Patriarch of Constantinople
Rule of Empire
Recieves a substantial part of the Byzantine Eastern Empire
Siege of Thessalonika
Leads the siege of Thessalonika
Siege of Zara
Crusaders are excommunicated for killing Christians during the capture of Zara
Succession
Rules Greece & Macedonia as the King of Thessalonika
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