sentences:  Yet on July 2, 1444, at the urging of Cardinal Cesarini, Vladislaus reassured his allies of his intention to lead the crusade by declaring he would head to Várad on July 15 to assemble an army.A crusade would add legitimacy to Vladislaus' claim to the throne, and the Polish faction especially wanted verification of his right to rule over the three-year-old Ladislaus, rightful king of Hungary.He was also coerced by the persuasive Cesarini, who fervently believed in the crusade.