May 1555 papal conclave

The May 1555 papal conclave (May 15–23), was convened on the death of Pope Marcellus II (whose reign had only lasted from 9 April to 1 May that year) and elected Pope Paul IV as his successor.

Papal conclave May 1555
Dates and location
15–23 May 1555 Apostolic Palace, Papal States
Key officials
Dean	Giovanni Pietro Carafa
Camerlengo	Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora
Protopriest	Claude de Longwy de Givry
Protodeacon	Francesco Pisani
Elected pope
Giovanni Pietro Carafa Name taken: Paul IV

References

Antonio Santosuosso (Winter 1978). "An Account of the Election of Paul IV to the Pontificate". Renaissance Quarterly. 31 (4): 486–498. JSTOR 2860374.

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