List of 1204 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1204
Date | Event |
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March 6, 1204 | The Siege of Château Gaillard ends in a French victory over King John of England, who loses control of Normandy to King Philip II Augustus. |
April 12, 1204 | The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breach the walls of Constantinople and enter the city, which they completely occupy the following day. |
April 13, 1204 | Constantinople falls to the Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade, temporarily ending the Byzantine Empire. |
May 16, 1204 | Baldwin IX, Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. |