Episode 2 of 2
Election of Julius III
- When
- 7 February 1550
- Where
- Papal States
Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte was elected pope on 7 February 1550 as a compromise candidate.
Neither the French nor the Germans favored del Monte, and the Emperor had excluded him, but the French blocked other candidates. This allowed del Monte to promote himself as a compromise candidate, leading to his election on 7 February 1550.
Sources
- Pope Julius III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-23
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