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Election of Pope Innocent III

Type Event Region Europe Time 1198

In January 1198 the Roman cardinals elected Lothario dei Conti as Pope Innocent III, opening a new phase of papal ascendancy;…

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  1. 1198Rome · LazioIn January 1198 the Roman cardinal college completed its election; Lothario dei Conti was elected and took the name Innocent III, succeeding Celestine III and becoming one of the most influential popes of the Middle Ages.

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