Episode 2 of 2

Herzan's credentials not yet presented

When
28 December 1799
Where
the conclave in Venice
Part of
Opening of the 1799–1800 Papal Conclave

By 28 December 1799, Cardinal Herzan had not presented his credentials as Imperial plenipotentiary, leaving him without special status.

By 28 December 1799, Cardinal Herzan had not yet presented his credentials as Imperial plenipotentiary to the College of Cardinals, and thus had no special status. This delay occurred while the conclave remained deadlocked between Bellisomi and Mattei, a stalemate the assembled cardinals could not overcome until March 1800.

Sources

  1. 1799–1800 conclave Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19

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