On This Day In History, January 6, 1449

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On this day in history, January 6, 1449, Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI was crowned at the city of Mistra, which was located in the Peloponnese region of modern-day Greece. Constantine XI was the last Byzantine Emperor, and he ruled from 1449 to 1453. He is best known for his role in the defense of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, against the Ottoman Turks during the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Constantine was a brave and capable leader, and he worked tirelessly to fortify the city and prepare for the Ottoman assault. Despite his efforts, Constantinople fell to the Ottomans on May 29, 1453, and Constantine was killed in the battle. His reign was brief but significant, as he was the last person to hold the title of Byzantine Emperor. His coronation at Mistra marked the beginning of his rule, and it was a significant event in the history of the Byzantine Empire.