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Conclave Election

When
23 November 1700
Where
Rome
Part of
Accession of Pope Clement XI

Albani was unanimously elected pope on 23 November 1700 following the death of Innocent XII.

After the death of Pope Innocent XII in 1700, a conclave was convoked. Albani, regarded as a fine diplomat and peacemaker, was unanimously elected pope on 23 November 1700.

Sources

  1. Pope Clement XI Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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