1774–1775 papal conclave

The 1774–75 papal conclave (October 5 – February 15), was convoked after the death of Pope Clement XIV and ended with the election of Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Braschi, who took the name of Pius VI.

Papal conclave
1774–75
Dates and location
5 October 1774 – 15 February 1775
Apostolic Palace, Papal States
Key officials
DeanGian Francesco Albani
Sub-deanHenry Benedict Stuart
CamerlengoCarlo Rezzonico
ProtopriestGiuseppe Pozzobonelli
ProtodeaconAlessandro Albani
Election
VetoedGiovanni Carlo Boschi
Elected pope
Count Giovanni Angelo Braschi
Name taken: Pius VI
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