1086 papal election

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Papal election 1086
Dates and location
24 May 1086 Santa Lucia in Septisolio, Rome
Elected pope
Desiderius Name taken: Victor III
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The 1086 papal election (held 24 May) ended with the election of Desiderius, abbot of Monte Cassino as Pope Gregory VII's successor after a year-long period of sede vacante.