The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) resulted in the sack of Constantinople in 1204, significantly weakening the Byzantine Empire. Instead of reclaiming Jerusalem, the Crusaders established the Latin Empire of Constantinople, which lasted until 1261. The events deepened the schism between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and led to a lasting decline in Byzantine power. Ultimately, the Crusade diverted from its original religious purpose, prioritizing political and economic gains instead.
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