Siege of Constantinople (941)

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• January 942: The Siege of Constantinople by the Rus' in 941 was led by Grand Prince Igor of Kievan Rus' and his wife, Princess Olga. The Rus' forces attempted to capture the Byzantine capital but were ultimately unsuccessful due to the strong defenses of the city.
• February 942: The Siege of Constantinople by the Rus in 942 was led by Igor of Kiev, a Varangian ruler, against the Byzantine Empire. The Rus were ultimately unsuccessful in their attempt to capture the city.