Latin Empire

Latin Empire was a state in Balkans and Greece (Europe) that lasted from 1204 to 1261 CE, about 57 years. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).

Set up by the knights of the Fourth Crusade after they sacked Constantinople. The Byzantine Empire of Nicaea recaptured the city in 1261.

See Latin Empire on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 1204 to 1261 CE
Duration: 57 years
Type: State
Region: Balkans and Greece, Europe
Language family: Latin and Romance
Capital: Constantinople

Became

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE

Events in Europe during its time

1204 Crusaders sack Constantinople
1215 Magna Carta
1240 Mongols sack Kiev

Neighbours in Europe

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE
Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE
Republic of Genoa c. 1005 to 1797 CE
Kingdom of Portugal 1139 to 1910 CE
Kingdom of Bohemia 1198 to 1918 CE
Grand Duchy of Lithuania c. 1236 to 1795 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Mamluk Sultanate 1250 to 1517 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Zimbabwe c. 1220 to 1450 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Mongol Empire 1206 to 1368 CE, Central and North Asia

Questions

When did Latin Empire exist?

1204 to 1261 CE, about 57 years.

Where was Latin Empire?

Balkans and Greece, in Europe. Its capital was Constantinople.

What language did Latin Empire speak?

Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.

What came after Latin Empire?

Byzantine Empire.