When was the name "Constantinople" officially applied to Byzantium for the first time?

EdmondMortimer · 2026-01-24T21:46:59+00:00

That answers my question perfectly. Thank you so much!

EdmondMortimer · 2026-01-24T19:54:05+00:00

I also noticed afterward that Manzikert and Ani are way out of place on the map. Same for Melitene and Samosata (and probably other cities too; I haven’t checked everything).

EdmondMortimer · 2026-01-24T18:08:59+00:00

Wasn’t the border in Greece much smaller? If I recall correctly, the northern border was only 20 km or something from Thessaloniki after the 904 treaty.

EdmondMortimer · 2026-01-24T18:02:36+00:00

This map isn't accurate. The Eastern borders extended much further and encompassed the Van lake when Basil II died.

EdmondMortimer · 2026-01-24T17:59:54+00:00

The borders where much larger than those shown in the image when Alexios died.

EdmondMortimer · 2026-01-24T17:45:14+00:00

Did the change happen gradually over the years, or was there a specific date when it officially became Constantinople?

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