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  Mehmet became famous throughout the world for capturing Constantinople, particularly within the Islamic world. He is considered on of the greatest Ottoman Sultans in the long history of the empire. With the capture of Constantinople, Mehmet found the acceptance and stature he had craved. He was feared, respected, and admired by his people.

  THE MARBLE EMPEROR

  Constantine XI Palaiologos

  The Emperor by all reliable accounts died at the siege of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, probably near the palisade after Giovanni was wounded. His body was never definitely identified and some historical sources indicate he removed any imperial insignia and threw himself into the fighting. Mehmet was anxious to see Constantine’s body. A head was ultimately delivered to him but none of the prominent Greeks in Mehmet’s control would positively identify the emperor. Mehmet had the head preserved and sent around the major Islamic Kingdoms along with a gift of 400 Greek children as slaves for each major Islamic monarch.

  Legend tells that Constantine was transformed into Marble and removed by God. The Marble Emperor will arise one day and drive the Turks out of Constantinople.

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