Giftware & Lifestyle - Constantin XI Palaiologos holdig Flag of Byzantine Empire
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Constantin XI Palaiologos statue Veronese Design
- Constantin XI Palaiologos holdig Flag of Byzantine Empire
- Cast in high-quality resin and bronzed
- Painstakingly hand-painted
- Dimensions: (hxbxd) ca. 32cm x 17.5cm x 9.5cm
- Veronese Design
Constantin XI Palaiologos holdig Flag of Byzantine Empire
Constantine XI Palaiologos was the last Byzantine emperor. He ruled from 1449 to 1453, when Constantinople fell to the Ottomans. He is known for his brave defence of the city to the death and is often seen as a symbol of Byzantine resistance.
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Full name: Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos
Reign: 1449-1453
Main event: Fall of Constantinople (1453)
Cause of death: Killed while defending Constantinople
Role: Last Byzantine emperor, symbol of Byzantine loss and courage
Constantine XI is often remembered in Greek history and folklore as a heroic figure, especially for his courageous fight against the Ottomans in the last days of the Byzantine Empire. His death marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, which had existed for 1,000 years.
