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Which Pope authorized Charles I's crusade against the Byzantine Empire?

  • John XXI

  • Martin IV

  • Gregory X

  • Nicholas III

Answer

Martin IV, who was Pope from 1281 to 1285, authorized Charles I of Anjou's crusade against the Byzantine Empire. This action was motivated by Charles's desire to expand his realm and by the Byzantine Empire's growing weakness and division. Ultimately, the crusade was unsuccessful in achieving its goal.
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