Prince Alexius’s Plan for the Crusade (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Prince Alexius Angelus's father
Prince Alexius Angelus's father
Isaac II
Year Isaac II was overthrown by his brother
Year Isaac II was overthrown by his brother
1195
Why Isaac II was blinded in 1195
Why Isaac II was blinded in 1195
Byzantine law prevented blind people from ruling as emperor
Who became emperor after overthrowing Isaac II
Who became emperor after overthrowing Isaac II
His brother, Alexius III
Year Prince Alexius escaped imprisonment
Year Prince Alexius escaped imprisonment
1201
Money Prince Alexius promised the crusaders
Money Prince Alexius promised the crusaders
200,000 marks
Troops Prince Alexius promised to provide
Troops Prince Alexius promised to provide
10,000 troops
Venetian Doge who supported the plan
Venetian Doge who supported the plan
Enrico Dandolo
Date Constantinople fell to the crusaders (1203)
Date Constantinople fell to the crusaders (1203)
17 July
Prince Alexius's title after 1 August 1203
Prince Alexius's title after 1 August 1203
Alexius IV