The Siege of Constantinople

1989-11-09

The Ottoman Empire captured the Byzantine capital, leading to the end of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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Mehmed the Conqueror

Ottoman Sultan

Mehmed the Conqueror was the Ottoman Sultan who led the successful siege of Constantinople in 1453. His military prowess and strategic planning resulted in the fall of the Byzantine capital and the end of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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Constantine XI Palaiologos

Byzantine Emperor

Constantine XI Palaiologos was the last reigning Byzantine Emperor who defended Constantinople during the siege by the Ottoman Empire. Despite his efforts, the city ultimately fell, leading to the end of the Byzantine Empire.

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Anna Notaras

Byzantine Noblewoman

Anna Notaras was a prominent Byzantine noblewoman who witnessed the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. As a member of the aristocracy, she experienced firsthand the tragic consequences of the siege on the city and its inhabitants.

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