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1829 papal conclave

1829 CE · Papal States, Europe · Politics

1829 papal conclave
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A papal conclave was held from 24 February to 31 March 1829 to elect a new pope to succeed Leo XII, who had died on 10 February. Of the 50 members of the College of Cardinals, all but eight attended. On the final ballot, the conclave elected Cardinal Francesco Castiglioni, the prefect of the Congregation of the Index.

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