Enrico Dandolo (also anglicised Henry Dandolo or in Latin Henricus Dandulus, 1107? - 1205) was the Doge of the city-state of Venice from 1192 until his death. He is remembered primarily for his role in the Fourth Crusade which ultimately conquered Constantinople and ended (for a time) the Byzantine Empire. Wikipedia
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Some facts about Dandolo are beyond dispute. Dandolo had served Venice in diplomatic and perhaps military roles for many years, with at least two expeditions involving the Byzantine Empire based at Constantinople. On one occasion, Dandolo accompanied a www.boglewood.com/timeline/dandolo.html