1644 papal conclave

The 1644 papal conclave was called upon the death of Pope Urban VIII. It lasted from 9 August to 15 September 1644; the cardinal electors chose Cardinal Giovanni Battista Pamphili, who took office as Pope Innocent X.

Papal conclave
August–September 1644
Dates and location
9 August – 15 September 1644
Apostolic Palace, Papal States
Key officials
DeanMarcello Lante della Rovere
Sub-deanPier Paolo Crescenzi
CamerlengoAntonio Barberini
ProtopriestLuigi Capponi
ProtodeaconCarlo de’ Medici
Election
VetoedGiulio Cesare Sacchetti
Elected pope
Giovanni Battista Pamphilj
Name taken: Innocent X
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