Manuel by concerted action arrested all Venetians in the empire

Summary:
 
Dates:
1171 March 12 
Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (Manuel 1)
  • Held in monasteries and prisons all Venetians everywhere in Constantinople and the empire, confiscating their property to the public treasury; sent letters to officials everywhere so that all should move on the same day (:) Kinnamos 280.14-282.20