Fourth Crusade — Sack of Constantinople

1204 CE · military

In 1204, the forces participating in the Fourth Crusade diverged from their original objective and besieged and captured Constantinople.

During the sacking of the city, numerous artifacts and valuable goods were damaged or carried off. A Latin Empire was established on Byzantine territory. This development produced lasting consequences that heightened tensions between Eastern and Western Christianity.

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What was Fourth Crusade — Sack of Constantinople?
In 1204, the forces participating in the Fourth Crusade diverged from their original objective and besieged and captured Constantinople.
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1204 CE