What the records say
- When
- 8 Oct 1590
- Kind
- Event
- Coordinates
- 41.90° N, 12.46° E
Placed at the coordinates of the event it links, October–December 1590 conclave.
Summary
The second papal conclave in less than four weeks opens at the Apostolic Palace in Rome, 23 days after the previous conclave had been concluded, and 53 cardinals arrive.
October–December 1590 conclave
Election of Catholic Pope Gregory XIV
A conclave held from 8 October to 5 December 1590 ended with the election of Gregory XIV was elected as the new pope. This conclave was marked by significant interference from King Philip II of Spain.
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