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The Nicaeans

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The Nicaean Empire emerged as a Byzantine successor state after the Fourth Crusade sacked Constantinople in 1204. Founded by Theodore I Laskaris, who declared himself emperor to preserve Byzantine rule, it had its capital in Nicaea (modern Iznik).— from Summary of Nicaeans, written by Median Library contributor ·
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Folio I. Flag of the Nicaean EmpireSummary of Nicaeans · Median Library contributor

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