Papal conclave, 1691
Papal conclave February–July 1691 | |
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Coat of arms during the vacancy of the Holy See | |
Dates and location | |
12 February – 12 July 1691 Apostolic Palace, Papal States | |
Key officials | |
Dean | Alder Cibo |
Sub-Dean | Flavio Chigi |
Camerlengo | Paluzzo Paluzzi Altieri degli Albertoni |
Protopriest | Francesco Maidalchini |
Protodeacon | Urbano Sacchetti |
Elected Pope | |
Antonio Pignatelli (Name taken: Innocent XII) | |
The papal conclave of 1691 was convened on the death of Pope Alexander VIII. It lasted for five months, from 12 February to 12 July 1691, making it the longest conclave of the 17th century. It finally elected Pope Innocent XII.
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