Death of Pope Paul III (1549)

Timeline

1. 1549Rome · ItalyPope Paul III died in Rome, ending his pontificate begun in 1534. The Counter-Reformation measures he promoted and the Council of Trent continued to shape Europe's religious landscape after his death.
2. 1549–1550Rome · ItalyAfter Paul III's death the College of Cardinals entered the papal election process. Amid jostling between the Empire, France, and other powers, the election dragged on until early 1550 before Julius III was chosen, and the Council of Trent's agenda was also affected.