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Election of Barberini

When
6 August 1623
Where
Vatican City
Part of
Papal Conclave of 1623: Election of Urban VIII

Cardinal Barberini was elected on 6 August 1623 after Borghese supported him, taking the name Urban VIII.

After factional candidates were rejected, Borghese supported Barberini. Barberini was elected on 6 August 1623 and took the name Urban VIII, pleasing King Louis XIII due to his prior service in France.

Sources

  1. Pope Urban VIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-03
  2. 1623 conclave Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19

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