Papal conclave, May 1555
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The papal conclave of 15 to 23 May 1555 was convened on the death of pope Marcellus II
(whose reign had only lasted from 9 April to 1 May that year) and elected pope Paul IV
as his successor.
Pope Marcellus II
Pope Marcellus II , born Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi, was Pope from 9 April 1555 to 1 May 1555, succeeding Pope Julius III. Before his accession as Pope he had been Cardinal-Priest of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. He is the most recent Pope to choose to retain his birth name as his regnal name...
(whose reign had only lasted from 9 April to 1 May that year) and elected pope Paul IV
Pope Paul IV
Pope Paul IV, C.R. , né Giovanni Pietro Carafa, was Pope from 23 May 1555 until his death.-Early life:Giovanni Pietro Carafa was born in Capriglia Irpina, near Avellino, into a prominent noble family of Naples...
as his successor.