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The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) primarily benefited the Venetian Republic, which orchestrated the expedition to redirect it for its own commercial interests. By capturing Constantinople in 1204, Venice significantly expanded its trade network and influence in the eastern Mediterranean, gaining control over lucrative trade routes. Additionally, the division of the Byzantine Empire allowed Venetian merchants to establish a dominant economic position in the region. Ultimately, the diversion of the Crusade from its original religious objective to a quest for economic gain underscored the interests of Venice over the crusading ideals.

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