1198 papal election
| Papal election 1198 | |
|---|---|
| Dates and location | |
| 8 January 1198 Septizodium, Rome | |
| Key officials | |
| Dean | Konrad von Wittelsbach |
| Camerlengo | Cencio Savelli |
| Protopriest | Guillaume aux Blanches Mains |
| Protodeacon | Graziano da Pisa |
| Election | |
| Ballots | 2 |
| Elected pope | |
| Lotario dei Conti di Segni Name taken: Innocent III | |
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The 1198 papal election (held 8 January) was convoked after the death of Pope Celestine III; it ended with the election of Cardinal Lotario dei Conti di Segni, who took the name Innocent III. In this election for the first time the new pope was elected per scrutinium.