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Constantine XI Palaiologos (1405-1453) was the last Emperor of the Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire. He fell with Constantinople.

The Golden Eagles on Constantine XI’s Shoes

The golden eagles embroidered on Constantine XI’s shoes.

Reflecting on Emperor Constantine XI’s final prayers at the Hagia Sophia on the eve of the fall of Constantinople.

“Whoever wishes to escape, let him save himself if he can; and whoever is ready to face death, let him follow me!”

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