Emperor Justinian rebuilt Constantinople.
It remained Constantinople for many centuries after the Ottoman invasion on 1453 AD. It was not renamed Istanbul until 1923.
Emperor Justinian I and his wife the Empress Theodora.
Constantinople becomes capital of Roman Empire
In 532 AD, during the Nika Riots in Constantinople, Emperor Justinian I faced a significant uprising against his rule. The riots began as a result of political factions and discontent with his administration, leading to widespread violence and destruction in the city. Justinian initially considered fleeing but ultimately decided to suppress the revolt, leading to a brutal crackdown that resulted in the deaths of thousands and the reaffirmation of his authority. This event marked a pivotal moment in his reign, reinforcing his commitment to restoring and expanding the Byzantine Empire.
6th century AD
Constantine I founded Constantinople in the year of 327 AD .
Socrates of Constantinople was born in 380.
It's the year that Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Sultan and the Byzantine Empire came to its end after an existence of a thousand years.
The sack of constantinople in the 4th crusade
330 AD
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