1073 papal election

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Papal election 1073
Dates and location
22 April 1073 San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome
Elected pope
Hildebrand of Sovana Name taken: Gregory VII
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The 1073 papal election (held April 22, 1073) saw the election of Hildebrand of Sovana (who took the papal name Gregory VII) as successor to Pope Alexander II.