Venice wanted to hurt its trading rival.
Entry of the Crusaders in Constantinople was created in 1840.
Because they disobeyed his orders to not attack fellow Christians in Constantinople. The fourth Crusade was supposed to be an attack on Jerusalem to liberate it from Muslim occupation. Once the Crusaders turned towards Constantinople, it no longer was a just military operation.
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The year was 1203. Check out the related link for a more detailed report.
they sacked the city of Constantinople in the fourth crusade
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