1204

Events

 * February -  is overthrown in a revolution, and  is proclaimed emperor.
 * - The takes  by storm, and pillages the city for three days.  End of the.
 * -, Count of is crowned emperor of the  a week after his election by the members of the.
 * flees to after the capture of Constantinople, and establishes the ;  successor states are also established in  and.
 * , a leader of the Fourth Crusade, founds the.
 * The writings of   are condemned by the  and.
 * ,, is recognized as king in.
 * and are captured by.
 * The  of  is established.
 * The district of becomes subject to.
 * becomes a subject of Hermann I of.
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 * enjoys self-government thanks to the division of the Duchy of Normandy.

Births

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Deaths

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