The original Tower of Galata was destroyed during this campaign, which was organized by Thibaut III of Champagne at a tournament at Ecry.
The original Tower of Galata was destroyed during this campaign, which was organized by Thibaut III of Champagne at a tournament at Ecry. This campaign was chronicled by Geoffrey of Villehardouin, and a monumental bronze four-horse chariot was captured during it. Boniface of Montferrat was a leader of this campaign, which captured Zara despite the condemnation of Pope Innocent III. Enrico Dandolo brought the expensive help of Venice to this crusade, which established the Latin Empire. This crusade abandoned its original goal after being invited to depose the son of Isaac II Angelus by the man they would place on the throne, Alexius IV. For 10 points, name this military campaign originally intended to retake the Holy Land that wound up sacking Constantinople.
The original Tower of Galata was destroyed during this campaign, which was organized by Thibaut III of Champagne at a tournament at Ecry.
Fourth Crusade