1h 51min, may 29, 1453 y - Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire
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With the sacking of Constantinople by the Ottoman Enpire, would lead to the final fall of the Eastern Roman Empire (A.k.a Byzantium) From it, many of their scholars would flee west to Italy, to help in contributing to the Renaissance Era.Added to timeline:
Date:
1h 51min, may 29, 1453 y
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~ 572 years ago