| Papal election 1181 | |
|---|---|
| Dates and location | |
| 1 September 1181 Rome | |
| Key officials | |
| Dean | Ubaldo Allucingoli |
| Sub-dean | Konrad von Wittelsbach |
| Protopriest | Alberto di Morra |
| Protodeacon | Giacinto Bobone Orsini |
| Elected pope | |
| Ubaldo Allucingoli Name taken: Lucius III | |
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The 1181 papal election followed the death of Pope Alexander III and resulted in the election of Pope Lucius III. This was the first papal election celebrated in accordance with the decree Licet de evitanda discordia, promulgated in the Third Lateran Council in 1179, which established that the pope is elected by a majority of two thirds votes.