In 1453 the Ottoman Emperor catured this former capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and renamed it. What is it

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In 1453 the Ottoman Emperor catured this former capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and renamed it. What is it

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2007-11-14 17:31:36 · 4 answers · asked by Jose A 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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Istanbul, the present capital of Turkey was first called Byzantium. When Constantine became the Emperor of the Eastern Roman empire, he named it New Rome but later the city adopted the name of Constantinople in honor of Constantine. It was given its present name by the Ottoman Turks when they conquered it in 1453.

2007-11-14 18:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by Sicilian Godmother 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

It was Constantinople but now Istanbul

2016-05-23 05:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hmm I think it is Istanbul? Formerly Constantinople

2007-11-14 17:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

^ You stole my answer

2007-11-14 17:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kat F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋