1. Departure for Apulia

    · Apulia, Italy

    Departure for Apulia
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    Francis left for Apulia intending to enlist in the army of Walter III, Count of Brienne; a vision reportedly caused him to turn back toward Assisi. Coordinates are a representative point for the historical region of Apulia, not a documented enlistment site.

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