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Death of Pius II

When
14 August 1464
Where
Ancona
Part of
Pope Pius II's crusade departure for Ancona and Skanderbeg, 1464

Pope Pius II died at Ancona in August 1464, leaving Skanderbeg alone facing the Ottomans.

Pius II died at Ancona in August 1464, at the crucial moment when crusading armies were gathering and preparing to march. His death left Skanderbeg alone facing the Ottomans. The specific date of death is recorded as 14 August 1464 in biographical records.

Sources

  1. Pope Pius II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
  2. Skanderbeg Wikipedia

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