The Fourth Crusade sack of Constantinople

1989-11-09

The Fourth Crusade takes an unexpected turn as Christian crusaders sack the Christian city of Constantinople.

Historical Figures

Baldwin I of Constantinople

Latin Emperor of Constantinople

Baldwin I of Constantinople was the first Latin Emperor of Constantinople, crowned during the Fourth Crusade after the city was sacked. He faced challenges in ruling over the divided and war-torn city, trying to establish a stable Latin Empire in the heart of the Byzantine Empire.

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Alexius IV Angelos

Co-Emperor of Byzantine Empire

Alexius IV Angelos was a co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire who promised substantial financial aid to the Fourth Crusade in exchange for their help in restoring him to the throne. However, he faced internal opposition and was ultimately unable to fulfill his promises, leading to the sack of Constantinople.

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Pope Innocent III

Pope of the Roman Catholic Church

Pope Innocent III played a significant role in the Fourth Crusade by calling for a crusade to retake Jerusalem and later trying to redirect the crusaders' efforts towards political goals in Europe. His involvement in the events leading to the sack of Constantinople strained relations between Eastern and Western Christianity.

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