What is Constantinople?

Definition of the glossary term Constantinople

Sep 9, 2006 Robin Fowler

Definition of the glossary term Constantinople

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Originally named Byzantium, it was named after Roman Emperor Constantine, who moved the capital of Rome to this city in the 4th century A.D. It was then the official capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Today, it is known as Istanbul, Turkey.

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