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Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos or Dragaš Palaeologus (Greek: Κωνσταντῖνος Δραγάσης Παλαιολόγος, Kōnstantînos Dragásēs Palaiológos; 8 February 1404 – 29 May 1453) was the last Roman (Byzantine) emperor, reigning from 1449 until his death in battle at the Fall of Constantinople in 1453.
- 6 January 1449 – 29 May 1453
- Helena Dragaš
Constantine XI Palaeologus (born February 9, 1404, Constantinople, Byzantine Empire [now Istanbul, Turkey]—died May 29, 1453, Constantinople) was the last Byzantine emperor (1449–53), killed in the final defense of Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Oct 27, 2023 · Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine Emperor, was born on February 8, 1405, in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople. He belonged to the prestigious Palaiologos dynasty, which had ruled the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire since the mid-13th century.
Jan 23, 2024 · The legendary speech attributed to Emperor Constantine XI during the siege of Constantinople in 1453 raises questions about its authenticity. Historically, the portrayal of Constantine’s final hours is often romanticized, resembling a Hollywood-style narrative of valiance and heroism.
Feb 17, 2024 · Constantine XI Palaiologos (February 8, 1404 – May 29, 1453), also known as Dragases, remains a captivating figure in history as the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire. His tragic reign, culminating in the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453, marks a significant turning point in world history.
Oct 3, 2023 · On May 29, 1453, the Ottoman army, led by Mehmed the Conqueror, seized Constantinople, putting a violent end to one of the longest-lasting empires in history. The fall of the great city also ended the life of the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine Palaiologos.
May 17, 2018 · Constantine XI (1405-1453) was the last Byzantine emperor. A gallant prince, he completed the conquest of the Peloponnesus from the Latins and heroically commanded the futile defense of Constantinople against the Turks.
