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1774–1775 papal conclave
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The 1774–75 papal conclave (October 5 – February 15), was convoked after the death of Pope Clement XIV and ended with the election of Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Braschi, who took the name of Pius VI.
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Papal conclave 1774–75 | |
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Dates and location | |
5 October 1774 – 15 February 1775 Apostolic Palace, Papal States | |
Key officials | |
Dean | Gian Francesco Albani |
Sub-dean | Henry Benedict Stuart |
Camerlengo | Carlo Rezzonico |
Protopriest | Giuseppe Pozzobonelli |
Protodeacon | Alessandro Albani |
Election | |
Vetoed | Giovanni Carlo Boschi |
Elected pope | |
Count Giovanni Angelo Braschi Name taken: Pius VI | |
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