The Daily Question
Who was the oldest Pope, at the time of papal election?
1. Pope Clement X
2. Pope Alexander VIII
3. Pope Paul IV
4. Pope Clement XII
2. Pope Alexander VIII
3. Pope Paul IV
4. Pope Clement XII
Your answer was: Pope Paul IV
Answer: Elected 1670 at the age of 79 years, 290 days, Pope Clement X was the oldest Pope at the time of his election. He was born July 13th, 1590, elected Pope April 29th, 1670, and died July 22nd, 1676.
Clement X
Scott # 1100 (1999)
Clement X
Scott # 1100 (1999)
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