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๐ฐ Medieval Era
Fall of Constantinople
Ottoman conquest ends the Byzantine Empire; marks end of the Middle Ages
1453 ๐น๐ท Turkey Medieval Era
๐ฐ Key Facts
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Sultan Mehmed II's cannon breached walls that had stood for 1,000 years (29 May 1453)
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Ended the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire after 1,123 years
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Greek refugees brought ancient texts to Italy โ directly sparking the Renaissance
Greek scholars fleeing to Italy brought ancient manuscripts โ directly sparking the Renaissance
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Era
๐ฐ Medieval Era
Region
๐น๐ท Turkey
Year
1453
Summary
Ottoman conquest ends the Byzantine Empire; marks end of the Middle Ages