December 1187 papal election

Papal election
December 1187
Dates and location
19 December 1187
Pisa
Key officials
DeanKonrad von Wittelsbach
CamerlengoMelior le Maitre
ProtopriestGiovanni Conti da Anagni
ProtodeaconGiacinto Bobone Orsini
Elected pope
Paolo Scolari
Name taken: Clement III
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The December 1187 papal election (held on 19 December) was convoked after the death of Pope Gregory VIII. It resulted in the election of Cardinal Paolo Scolari, who took the name of Clement III.


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