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Death of Vladislav II

When
20 August 1456
Where
Wallachia
Part of
Vlad III's seizure of Wallachia in 1456

Vladislav II died on 20 August 1456, reportedly after a single combat with Vlad III.

Vladislav II died on 20 August 1456. Accounts describe a single combat where Vlad III struck a killing blow to the Voivode. This event preceded Vlad III's accession to the throne.

Sources

  1. Vladislav II of Wallachia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-11
  2. Vlad the Impaler Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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