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title: Mehmed II Conquers Constantinople
author: Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8012/mehmed-ii-conquers-constantinople/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Mehmed II Conquers Constantinople
_Authored by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8012.jpg)
## Image Caption
A 19th century CE painting by Benjamin-Constant depicting the triumphant entrance of [Mehmed II](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mehmed_II/), Ottoman Sultan, after his successful siege of [Constantinople](https://www.worldhistory.org/Constantinople/) in 1453 CE.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Benjamin-Constant, J. (2018, January 23). Mehmed II Conquers Constantinople. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Benjamin-Constant, Jean-Joseph. "Mehmed II Conquers Constantinople." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 23, 2018. .
### MLA
Benjamin-Constant, Jean-Joseph. "Mehmed II Conquers Constantinople." *World History Encyclopedia*, 23 Jan 2018, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Benjamin-Constant-The_Entry_of_Mahomet_II_into_Constantinople-1876.jpg) by [**Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Benjamin-Constant-The_Entry_of_Mahomet_II_into_Constantinople-1876.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 23 January 2018. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.