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Who in history (either present or in the past) do you think has had the biggest positive impact on humanity? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by Aurelius@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 15 points 8 months ago (2 children)

The argument is (though it's certainly not a universally-agreed view) that the fall of Constantinople lead a lot of artists and scientists to flee from the city heading west, along with old texts. Which lead to an increased interest in their knowledge from the west, which is what triggered the Renaissance.

Mehmed II was the Sultan responsible for the invasion of the Eastern Roman Empire and the siege of Constantinople. Hence, he's the guy responsible for it, under this model.

[–] gapbetweenus@feddit.de 4 points 8 months ago

That is a funny perspective, I somehow like it.

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

It is a bit like fans of the EU thanking Gavrilo Princip.