The Crusaders invaded Constantinople primarily due to a combination of political, economic, and religious motivations. Initially, the Fourth Crusade was intended to recapture Jerusalem, but it became diverted towards Constantinople due to financial issues and the influence of Venetian merchants who sought to expand their trade routes. The city was also seen as a rival to Western Christendom, leading to tensions that culminated in the 1204 sack of Constantinople. This event significantly weakened the Byzantine Empire and altered the course of both the Crusades and Christian relations with the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Many cities were attackd by the crusaders. The most important two were:Jerusalem, captured by the crusaders of the First Crusade in 1099, with its entire population slaughtered, without concern whether they were Muslim or Christian.Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Empire, which was sacked by the crusaders of the Fourth Crusade in 1204.
The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.The ancient city of Constantinople has morphed into Istanbul.
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they sacked the city of Constantinople in the fourth crusade
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Entry of the Crusaders in Constantinople was created in 1840.
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