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Election of Innocent XIII
- When
- 8 May 1721
- Where
- Vatican
Michelangelo dei Conti was elected pope on 8 May 1721 following a conclave.
After Clement XI's death, a conclave was convened. Dei Conti's high reputation for ability, learning, and purity secured his selection. The election occurred on the morning of 8 May 1721, establishing him as the new head of the Catholic Church.
Sources
- Pope Innocent XIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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