The Crusader forces captured and sacked the city and established a Latin administration there. This event deepened the division between the two wings of the Christian world and became a breaking point that weakened Byzantium for a long time.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Fourth Crusade and Sack of Constantinople?
- In the year 1204, the Fourth Crusade, initially planned to head for the Holy Land, changed direction for various political and financial reasons and turned toward Constantinople.
- When did Fourth Crusade and Sack of Constantinople happen?
- 1204 CE