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On May 29, 1453, it was Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire that ended the Byzantine Empire. The Ottomans breached Constantinople’s ancient land wall after besieging the city for 55 days. The anthem begins at Pulchras.
Firmly I pledge Firme nunc me spondeo my loyalty to thee Fidelis tibi maneo Land of my Forefathers Bella priorum cara patria forever brimming with glory Nunc et semper florens gloria A land of beauty Pulchras terrae patriae home of the courageous Fortes terrae pro homines Our Eternal Rome Romae noster aeternae the might of enemy ships Vis cavire domum navium Threatens us in vain Frustra ipsa impetur it is a hopeless quest Sunt sine spe Turn away from deceit Domus dulces portula and sweet delusions Fraudi ob sat For the trumpets of War Tubae militares vox will call our Legions soon Legionus procat mox And across the fatherland Et in tota patria a victory song will ring Cantus nicoliae resonat And across the fatherland Et in tota patria our song will resonate Cantus nostrae resonat A time of joy and pride Tempus est in gaudium for Eternal Rome. Superbia Roma aeterna.
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Josef Ketzer
8/17/2022 02:43:00 am
Interesting that You assume the end of the Roman Empire with 1453, but that's a possibility. Normally the year 476 is taken, when the last emperor Romulus Augustulus was deposed by the Germanic king Odoaker. 8/17/2022 05:16:15 am
Hey Joe: I fully agree. I always thought 476, but you righted me again with the information on Francis II and 1806. I added a video about the Holy Roman Empire. Leave a Reply. |
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