Papal election, 1243
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The papal election of 15–25 June 1243 elected pope Innocent IV
to succeed pope Celestine IV
, after the Holy See had been vacant for 18 months.
Pope Innocent IV
Pope Innocent IV , born Sinibaldo Fieschi, was pope from June 25, 1243 until his death in 1254.-Early life:...
to succeed pope Celestine IV
Pope Celestine IV
Pope Celestine IV , born Goffredo da Castiglione, was pope from October 25, 1241 to November 10, 1241.Born in Milan, Goffredo or Godfrey is often referred to as son of a sister of Pope Urban III , but this information is without foundation...
, after the Holy See had been vacant for 18 months.