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Death of Pius II
- When
- 14 August 1464
- Where
- Ancona
Pope Pius II died in Ancona on 14 August 1464 during crusade preparations.
Pius II, who had departed Rome for Ancona in June 1464 to conduct the crusade in person, died on 14 August 1464. His death in Ancona created the vacancy that led to the subsequent conclave.
Sources
- 1464 conclave Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
- Pope Pius II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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