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Pope Leo XII


 

Election as pope

In the conclave of 1823, in spite of the active opposition of France, he was elected pope by the zelanti on the 28th of September. His election had been facilitated because he was thought to be at death's door; but he unexpectedly rallied.

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1823 - 28th of September

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