Murad II abdicates, Mehmed ascends throne

Mehmed the Conqueror

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1444 Jul 1

Murad II abdicates, Mehmed ascends throne

Istanbul, Turkey

After Murad II made peace with Hungary on June 12, 1444, he abdicated the throne to his 12-year-old son Mehmed II in July/August 1444.

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Last Updated: Sun Jul 03 2022

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