Title: Constantinople - World History Encyclopedia
Headings: Constantinople
Constantinople
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Foundation by Constantine (284 - 337 CE)
Constantius to Theodosius (337 - 526 CE)
Justinian & the Nika Revolt (527 - 565 CE)
Medieval Constantinople (until 1453 CE)
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Content: New Rome would boast temples to pagan deities (he had kept the old acropolis) and several Christian churches; Hagia Irene was one of the first churches commissioned by Constantine. It would perish during the Nika Revolts under Justinian in 532 CE. In 330 CE, Constantine consecrated the Empire's new capital, a city which would one day bear the emperor's name. Constantinople would become the economic and cultural hub of the east and the center of both Greek classics and Christian ideals. Its importance would take on new meaning with Alaric 's invasion of Rome in 410 CE and the eventual fall of the city to Odoacer in 476 CE. During the Middle Ages, the city would become a refuge for ancient Greek and Roman texts. Remove Ads
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Constantius to Theodosius (337 - 526 CE)
In 337 CE Constantine died, leaving his successors and the empire in turmoil. Constantius II defeated his brothers (and any other challengers) and became the empire's sole emperor. The only individual he spared was his cousin Julian, only five years old at the time and not considered a viable threat;