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Istanbul used to be called Constantinople. This was in honor of Emperor Constantine who was the first to accept Christianity, and required that his subjects become Christians, too.
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Bora Ayanoglu was born in 1946, in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Peride Celal was born on June 10, 1916, in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire.
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What was istanbul's first name?
Constantinople
What was Istanbul name in the roman times?
During the Roman empire, Istanbul's name was at first Byzantium, then a new city was built on that site and called Constantinople. Its name later reverted to Byzantium.
Old name of istanbul?
the old name of istanbul was constantinople
What is new name of qustuntunia?
istanbul i guess
What famous name did Istanbul have?
Istanbul was called Istanbul in 1929 and for decades prior.The famous name you are referring to, CONSTANTINOPLE, was used up until the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453 when the Turkish name "Istanbul" was used. However, Istanbul remained an unofficial name until Atatürk made it official in 1929.
What famous name did Istanbul have before?
Istanbul was called Istanbul in 1929 and for decades prior.The famous name you are referring to, CONSTANTINOPLE, was used up until the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453 when the Turkish name "Istanbul" was used. However, Istanbul remained an unofficial name until Atatürk made it official in 1929.
What is the name if the Istanbul airport?
Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the main international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey.
What famous name did Istanbul have before 1930?
Istanbul was called Istanbul in 1929 and for decades prior.The famous name you are referring to, CONSTANTINOPLE, was used up until the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453 when the Turkish name "Istanbul" was used. However, Istanbul remained an unofficial name until Atatürk made it official in 1929.
What is turkey's old capitals name?
Istanbul was Constantinople now Istanbul Constantinople
What is the modern name for the Turkish city which was once named Constantinople?
Istanbul
Can you name famous places starting with I?
At Istanbul, Egypt, there is the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Both Istanbul and the museum can be said to be famous.
What name was given to the city of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks?
When the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople, they renamed the city Istanbul. The city still retains that name, Istanbul, Turkey.
