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Enrico Dandolo
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Enrico Dandolo was the doge of Venice from 1192 until his death in 1205. He is remembered for his avowed piety, remarkable longevity, and political shrewdness, particularly for his decisive role in th
Enrico Dandolo (left) depicted in a Venetian grosso, the currency introduced during his administration, alongside Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of
Enrico Dandolo (left) depicted in a Venetian grosso, the currency introduced during his administration, alongside Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of the republic.
Engraving of Dandolo from the early 19th century.
Engraving of Dandolo from the early 19th century.
Dandolo Preaching the Crusade by Gustave Doré
Dandolo Preaching the Crusade by Gustave Doré
Nineteenth-century grave marker in the Hagia Sophia's East Gallery
Nineteenth-century grave marker in the Hagia Sophia's East Gallery
Fourth Crusade
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The Fourth Crusade was a Latin Christian armed expedition called by Pope Innocent III. The stated intent of the expedition was to recapture the Muslim-controlled city of Jerusalem, by first defeating
Enrico Dandolo
…his death in 1205. He is remembered for his avowed piety, remarkable longevity, and political shrewdness, particularly for his decisive role in the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, which effectively laid the foundations of the Venetian colonial empire. For his services, he was granted the Byzantine-derived…
A 15th-century miniature depicting the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204
A 15th-century miniature depicting the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204
Venetian Navy landing in Constantinople, from a XV Century miniature
Venetian Navy landing in Constantinople, from a XV Century miniature
The crusaders conquering the City of Zadar, painted by Tintoretto
The crusaders conquering the City of Zadar, painted by Tintoretto