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1191 papal election

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Papal election
1191
Dates and location
21 March 1191
Key officials
ProtodeaconGiacinto Bobone
Elected pope
Giacinto Bobone
Name taken: Celestine III
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The 1191 papal election (held on 21st March, 1191) took place after the death of Pope Clement III and chose the 85-year-old Cardinal Giacinto Bobone Orsini, who took the name Celestine III.

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