Giovanni Maria del Monte was elected Pope Julius III after a long conclave which had been divided between imperialist, French and Farnesean factions. Ultimately, none of these parties was able to hold sway, so del Monte, cardinal-bishop of Palestrina, was elected as a compromise candidate. Once he took office, however, the efficiency for which he was known was replaced by a life of personal luxury, and his five-year papacy achieved little.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Pope Julius III is elected". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14808, accessed 06 May 2024.]
