29 mai 1453 - Fall of Constantinople or end of The Hundred Years War
Description:
The Ottoman Empire, led by 21-year-old Sultan Mehmed II, successfully besieged and conquered Constantinople on May 29, 1453, ending the nearly 1,200-year reign of the Byzantine Empire and marking a pivotal moment in world history. The fall of Constantinople was a turning point that ushered in the end of the medieval period and the beginning of the early modern era, as the Ottoman Empire went on to become a dominant force in European politics and culture for centuries to come.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
29 mai 1453
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 572 ans