Historical Events tagged with "black_sea"
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Military & Warfare
The Empire of Trebizond Surrendered
August 15th, 1461 563 years ago
The Empire of Trebizond capitulated to Sultan Mehmed II in 1461, marking a significant moment in the decline of Byzantine sovereignty. Under the pressure of a sustained siege by the Ottoman forces, the last Byzantine enclave in the region fell, leading to the exile of Emperor David Komnenos. His subsequent murder underscored the brutal realities of this period as the Ottomans expanded their territory.
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