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The Italian Cardinals and the Papal Conclave
The article recounts the 17th century cardinal list and factions at a papal election. It notes the high number of Italian cardinals, the attempt to elect Paulucci, and the decisive intervention of Cardinal d'lehan who blocked that plan. It also explains how Paulucci was edged out by events after the Conclave began.
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Naples
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Piazza
Cinfuegos
Gefwres
Barbarigo
Noailles
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Belfuga
Vallemani
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Paracciani
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Miailly
Conti
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Imperial
Fabroni
Salerno
Patriti
Paolucci
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Polignac
de Bouffe
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Spada
Innico Caraccioli
Zondedari
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Nicolo Caraccioli
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Dubani
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Pier
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Furnis'h
Paulucci
D’ Dlehan
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Signior
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