The 1669–70 papal conclave (dec 20, 1669 – apr 29, 1670)
Description:
After more than four months, the papal conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope Clement IX selects Cardinal Emilio Albieri with 56 of the 59 votes. Altieri, 79 years old at the time, remains the oldest person ever to be elected pope. He announces that he will take the name of Pope Clement X in honor of Clement IX, who had made him a cardinal. He serves for six years until his death in 1676 shortly after his 86th birthdayAdded to timeline:
Date:
dec 20, 1669
apr 29, 1670
~ 4 months and 10 days
