Fall of Constantinople

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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This marks the beginning of the rule of the first Asian dynasty in Europe. It was also the end of the Eastern Roman Empire. The cathedral of Hagia Sophia becomes a mosque.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Fall of Constantinople". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 January 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=372, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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