Sieges of Constantinople

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For the final siege of Constantinople, see Fall of Constantinople
The 1453 Siege of Constantinople (painted 1499)
The 1453 Siege of Constantinople (painted 1499)

There were at least 11 sieges of Constantinople during the history of the Byzantine Empire. Two sieges resulted in the capture of Constantinople from Greek rule: in 1204 by crusaders, and in 1453 by the Ottoman Empire under Mehmed II.

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[edit] Persian and Arab Sieges of Constantinople

[edit] Sieges by the Bulgars and Rus'

[edit] Crusades

Main article: Fourth Crusade

[edit] Ottoman Sieges

[edit] See also