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Pius II's Departure for Ancona
- When
- 18 June 1464
- Where
- Ancona
Pope Pius II assumed the cross and departed for Ancona on 18 June 1464 to lead the crusade in person.
Aware of his approaching death, Pius II displayed feverish impatience. On 18 June 1464, he formally assumed the cross and left for Ancona to personally conduct the crusade against the Ottomans, marking the peak of his personal involvement in the campaign.
Sources
- Pope Pius II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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