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1453 in Turkey

Explore 5 historical events and records for Turkey in 1453.

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Historical records for Turkey in 1453

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April

2 April 1453

Siege of Constantinople

Mehmed II the Conqueror · Istanbul · Warfare / Turkey-Byzantium War

Leads a force of 80,000 against only 7,000 defenders. 1st day of the siege of Constantinople which lasts 8 weeks

12 April 1453

Siege of Constantinople

Mehmed II the Conqueror · Istanbul · Warfare / Turkey-Byzantium War

A naval attack fails

20 April 1453

Siege of Constantinople

Mehmed II the Conqueror · Istanbul · Warfare / Turkey-Byzantium War

An imperial transport flottila frustrates Turkish attempts to mine the Harbour

May

29 May 1453

Capture of Constantinople

Mehmed II the Conqueror · Istanbul · Warfare / Turkey-Byzantium War

Captures Constantinople from the Byzantines

29 May 1453

Siege of Constantinople

Mehmed II the Conqueror · Istanbul · Warfare / Turkey-Byzantium War

Manages to break into Constantinople, the remains of the Roman empire come to an end

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