# Constantine XI Palaiologos - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/constantine-xi-palaiologos
Reign: 1449 – 1453 CE
Dynasty: Palaiologoi
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_XI_Palaiologos

The last Roman emperor, killed defending Constantinople.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [John VIII Palaiologos](https://roman-history.com/rulers/john-viii-palaiologos)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1453 - [Fall of Constantinople](https://roman-history.com/timeline/1453-fall-of-constantinople)