1676 papal conclave

Papal conclave
August–September 1676
Dates and location
2 August – 21 September 1676
Apostolic Palace, Papal States
Elected pope
Benedetto Odescalchi
Name taken: Innocent XI
1689 →

The 1676 papal conclave was convened after the death of Pope Clement X and lasted from 2 August until 21 September 1676. It led to the election of Cardinal Benedetto Odescalchi as Pope Innocent XI.[1]

  1. ^ Baumgartner, Frederic J. 2003. Behind Locked Doors: A History of the Papal Elections. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 0-312-29463-8